Frank Nazar of the Chicago Blackhawks left the 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues after being hit in the face by a puck, requiring dental work but expected to be fine, per coach Jeff Blashill.

The Blackhawks, who are last in the standings, have two games remaining in the season.

Forward Andrew Mangiapane left the game in the third period after crashing into the net and is listed as day to day by coach Blashill.

Ethan Del Mastro was scratched due to an unspecified injury, leading to Sam Lafferty moving to defense, a role he’s familiar with from practice and college play.

Blashill noted Lafferty’s versatility and prior experience as a defenseman to fill the lineup gap.

The coach added that Nazar should be fine and referenced the dental work after the incident.

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Nazar, 22, a first‑round pick from 2022, has 15 goals and 26 assists in 64 games this season and recently signed a seven‑year extension worth $46.2 million with Chicago.

Nazar departed about 3-1/2 minutes into the second period, discarding his stick and gloves in frustration as he left the ice.

Blashill highlighted Lafferty’s versatility and experience on defense to adapt to lineup changes during the game.