Frank Nazar sends wake-up call type of message to Chicago Blackhawks teammates after loss to Vegas

Despite a beautiful goal and a shootout tally from Connor Bedard, the Hawks couldn't close the door when it mattered.

dangerous hit from ex-Blackhawks fan favorite Brandon Saad, the former first overall pick pushed through and showed his true elite-level play.

After the game, forward Frank Nazar didn't mince words about what went wrong. He said:

Nazar's confession proves the players feel the frustration just as much as the fans do. Bedard's goal brought some hope late in the third, but Vegas answered back and forced overtime before winning in the shootout.

Nazar's comments reflect the growing pains inside the locker room with repeated tight losses that, sadly, a group as young as the Blackhawks must endure to get a taste of adversity.

Bedard finished with a goal and a shootout tally, boosting his 2025-26 totals to 17 goals and 21 assists.

Still, even that output couldn't get them a win. The team wrapped up another road game feeling the same old sting of defeat.

For Chicago this season, closing tight games remains an urgent need. Nazar's brutal honesty might signal a wakeup call amongst his teammates and in the locker room now, maybe it's the kind of moment that sparks the change they've been chasing all season.