Frank Nazar Returns to Blackhawks Practice, Targets Thursday Return

Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar, 22, returned to practice Sunday after being sidelined since December 20 with a puck-to-face injury. He expressed excitement to be back on the ice, with coach Jeff Blashill indicating he won't play Monday but could rejoin the lineup as early as Thursday against Carolina. Nazar has recorded 6 goals and 15 assists in 33 games this season and signed a 7-year, $46.2 million extension in August.