Overview
- Chicago’s Frank Nazar left in the first period after contact with Joel Farabee and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- Colton Dach fought Farabee following the collision, underscoring the physical tenor of the Blackhawks–Flames matchup.
- Nazar has 11 points through 14 games and his potential absence could prompt a Ryan Greene promotion with Oliver Moore shifting to center, per reporting.
- Colorado coach Jared Bednar said Samuel Girard will miss the two-game road trip with a week-to-week upper-body injury.
- Rookie Gavin Brindley practiced fully after a recent concussion and may fill out Colorado’s forward group, with Tristen Nielsen, Jayson Megna or Alex Barre-Boulet listed as recall options if needed, while New York’s William Cuylle will be monitored after returning to the bench following a blocked shot.