Bo Horvat is still being evaluated after absorbing an illegal check to the head from Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar late in the New York Islanders’ 4-1 win Thursday night at UBS Arena, according to NHL.com. The Bo Horvat injury update from the league’s status report Friday provided no diagnosis or timetable, leaving his status uncertain for Saturday’s home game against Tampa Bay.s home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The hit came at 18:27 of the third period, with the Islanders already in control of the score, according to ESPN‘s recap of the game. Horvat did not return after the play. Nazar was assessed a five-minute match penalty for the check, per NHL.com.
What The Team And League Have Said
NHL.com reported Friday that Horvat was scheduled to see doctors that day for further examination. No designation such as day-to-day, out or injured reserve has been attached to him, and no team official or medical staff member has commented publicly on his condition or prognosis. The league’s report simply states he continues to be evaluated.
Nothing about the nature of the injury beyond the “illegal check to the head” description has been released. There is no word yet on whether Horvat is in concussion protocol, and his status for the Tampa Bay matchup remains unknown.
Lineup Impact If Horvat Sits
No corresponding roster move or call-up has been announced. Any adjustment to the forward group would depend on what the Friday medical evaluation shows, information the team has not yet made public. lineup if Horvat is unavailable Saturday. Any adjustment to the forward group would depend on what the Friday medical evaluation shows, information the team has not yet made public.
The timing adds to a difficult week for New York’s health. The same game recap that detailed the Horvat hit also noted Alexander Romanov was hurt during the win over Chicago, giving the Islanders two injury situations to track heading into the weekend.
Season Context
Horvat was producing before the injury interrupted his night. He scored twice against the Blackhawks prior to the third-period incident, giving him a multi-goal performance in what became a 4-1 Islanders victory. The center has been a focal point of New York’s forward group this season, a role previously examined in the context of the team’s captaincy.
What’s Next
The Islanders host Tampa Bay at home Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET. No further update on Horvat’s condition is expected until after Friday’s doctor visit is evaluated by the team, and his availability for that game has not been confirmed either way.
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