Mon Dec 29 02:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewrite as a news article:

Summary:

The Chicago Blackhawks have activated captain Nick Foligno from injured reserve after he recovered from a hand injury. Young center Frank Nazar was placed on injured reserve due to a facial injury sustained in a recent game. Ilya Mikheyev missed a second game due to the birth of his daughter. Top scorer Connor Bedard remains out with an upper-body injury.

News Article:

Blackhawks Get Foligno Back, Lose Nazar to Injury

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks received a boost and a setback as they navigate a challenging season. Captain Nick Foligno returned to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins after recovering from a left hand injury that sidelined him for 19 games.

However, the Blackhawks also announced that center Frank Nazar has been placed on injured reserve, retroactive to December 20th. Nazar suffered a facial injury after being struck by a shot in the team’s recent loss against the Ottawa Senators. He is expected to be out for at least three weeks. The injury is a blow to the team, as Nazar, a 2022 first-round draft pick, has emerged as a key player, ranking fourth on the team with 21 points (6 goals, 15 assists) in 33 games.

Foligno, 38, brings veteran leadership back to the ice. Prior to his injury, he had six assists in 15 games and leads the team in faceoff win percentage (51.8%).

The Blackhawks were already without forward Ilya Mikheyev, who missed his second game due to the birth of his daughter. Additionally, leading scorer Connor Bedard remains sidelined with an upper-body injury, with no firm return date, expected to be in January.

The Blackhawks continue to grapple with injuries as they aim to develop their young talent and improve their standing in the Western Conference.

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