Blackhawks' Nazar to wear cage after losing teeth

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Blackhawks' Nazar to wear cage after losing teeth

Blackhawks' Nazar to wear cage after losing teeth

After Frank Nazar lost two of his top front teeth when he was hit by a puck in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks ' 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues Saturday, the forward planned to play Monday against the Buffalo Sabres with a protective cage on.

Blackhawks' Nazar to wear cage after losing teeth

After Frank Nazar lost two of his top front teeth when he was hit by a puck in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks ' 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues Saturday, the forward planned to play Monday against the Buffalo Sabres with a protective cage on.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar is set for a new look after a painful incident in Saturday's game. During the second period of a 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues, Nazar took a puck to the mouth, resulting in the loss of two of his top front teeth.

Despite the dental damage, the young forward is demonstrating the toughness expected in professional hockey. He plans to be back in the lineup for Monday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, but he'll be adding a key piece of equipment: a full protective cage over his face.

This move highlights the constant physical risks players face and the essential gear, like cages and mouthguards, that helps them stay in the game. For Nazar, it's a temporary but necessary adjustment as he looks to bounce back and contribute to his team's efforts on the ice.

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