Nazar, Hawks Kids Face Stretch Run Prove-It Time

Frank Nazar leads the Blackhawks' young guns into the stretch run, where every shift counts toward proving they're more than hype. After a scorching start with five points in three games and ice time jumping past 19 minutes nightly, Nazar eyes closing out those third-period leads that have slipped away too often this season. GM Kyle Davidson slots him as the No. 2 center behind Bedard for the long haul, but the real test comes now with playoff dreams flickering faintly in Chicago.