Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues after being hit in the face by a puck approximately 3½ minutes into the second period. The 22-year-old dropped his stick and removed his gloves in frustration as he made his way off the ice. Coach Jeff Blashill indicated Nazar will require dental work but is expected to recover.

This marks the second facial injury Nazar has suffered this season. He broke his jaw when struck by a puck during a 6-4 loss at Ottawa on Dec. 20, forcing him to miss a month before returning on Jan. 22 at Carolina. The Blackhawks, now last in the standings at 28-38-14, have just two games remaining in their season.

Nazar, a first-round pick in the 2022 draft, has recorded 15 goals and 26 assists in 64 games this season. He signed a $46.2 million, seven-year extension with Chicago last August. Forward Andrew Mangiapane also exited in the third period after crashing into the net and is listed as day to day, while Ethan Del Mastro was scratched with an injury, prompting Sam Lafferty to play defense.