Frank Nazar is day to day. Jeff Blashill wouldn't even rule him out for Sunday just yet, so the Blackhawks might have dodged a very significant injury there. After the game, head coach Jeff Blashill addressed Nazar’s status and provided a brief update on his injury, urging patience.

Connor Bedard had a goal and three assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames 4-0 on Friday night. Frank Nazar left with an injury in the first period and didn’t return.

Calgary Flames rookie defenseman Zayne Parekh suffered an upper-body injury during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks after a hit from Nick Foligno

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Detroit Red Wings after Tyler Bertuzzi scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 4-0 win over the Calgary Flames

The Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3) visit the Calgary Flames (4-9-2) in Friday-night action north of the border. The contest at Scotiabank Saddledome is slated for a 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+) opening faceoff. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Blackhawks vs. Flames odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Don't expect many goals between two tight defensive teams as Chicago battles Calgary tonight, per our Blackhawks vs. Flames predictions. Free NHL picks for Friday, November 7.

After a spectacular hat-trick performance against the Vancouver Canucks, Tyler Bertuzzi is once again the center of attention as the Chicago Blackhawk