Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar is on fire with eight points in five games, including a clutch OT winner. Dive into his resurgence, stats, and what it means for the rebuild.

Watch out, NHL, Frank Nazar is officially on fire! The 22-year-old Chicago Blackhawks center, once recently mired in a frustrating scoring drought, has flipped the script with a scorching hot streak that’s got fans buzzing and opponents scrambling. From overtime heroics to multi-point masterpieces, Nazar’s resurgence is the feel-good story the rebuilding Hawks needed in this 2025-26 season.

Let’s rewind: After inking a seven-year, $43.16 million extension last August, Nazar started strong, netting five goals in the first 10 games and looking every bit the dynamic playmaker Chicago drafted 13th overall in 2022. But then came the slump, a brutal stretch from December through February during which he managed just seven (two goals, five assists) points across three months. “Frank the Tank” seemed stuck in neutral, with fans wondering if the pressure of that big contract was weighing him down.

Fast-forward to March 2026, and Nazar’s mojo is back in a big way. Over his last six games, he’s racked up eight points (three goals, six assists), including three multi-point outings. It all kicked off with a goal against Winnipeg on March 3, followed by a steady climb to passing his last three months’ worth of production in just about a week and a half.

The highlight reel? Nazar’s overtime power-play winner against the Utah Mammoth on March 9 at the United Center, ripping a wrist shot for a 3-2 victory.

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Just days later, on March 12, he added another multi-point gem (a goal and an assist) in a 3-2 OT win over Utah again, extending his streak and helping the Hawks complete a season sweep of the Mammoth. Connor Bedard sealed that one in OT, but Nazar’s performance was once again front and center.

Statistically, Nazar’s heater has pushed him to a career-high 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) through 49 games, surpassing last season’s 26 in 53. For a Hawks team that sits at 25-29-11 and is building toward contention in future seasons, Nazar’s surge is a bright spot, proof that patience pays off. If he keeps this up, “Frank the Tank” might just help roll the Blackhawks into playoff contention sooner than expected.