Blackhawks deliver iffy Frank Nazar injury update ahead of Sundays original six clash

The Chicago Blackhawks have a monumental task today, and that is to defeat the Detroit Red Wings.

The matchup will take place in Little Caesars Arena, and the Blackhawks may have to do this short-handed.

The most recent injury update on forward Frank Nazar isn't promising.

According to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Blackhawks player will be a game-time decision.

Which isn't great for a team that has been playing lights-out hockey lately, with Connor Bedard leading the way.

The Blackhawks face the Detroit Red Wings at 12 P.M. CT/1 P.M. EST on the NHL Network.

The Blackhawks have been without Frank Nazar after a collision with Flames forward Joel Farabee.

He'd leave the game afterward and has been "day-to-day" status by Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill.

His absence will leave the team without another weapon on the ice against the Detroit Red Wings, led by Todd McLellan, who are third in the Atlantic Division and one of the best teams in the NHL.

In 15 games, Nazar has scored 11 points (5-6) and played on the team's 2nd-line with Teuvo Teravainen and Tyler Bertuzzi.

Now, Connor Bedard will have to lead the team into enemy territory, as the Original Six matchup begins today at 12 P.M. CT.

The former 13th overall pick in 2022 made the team out of training camp and has been one of many bright spots in the team's lineup.