Anton Frondell Impresses In NHL Debut, Blackhawks Win 4-3
In the Chicago Blackhawks win over the New York Islanders, Anton Frondell was impressive in his NHL debut.
The Chicago Blackhawks had a lot of hype and excitement surrounding their Tuesday night matchup against the New York Islanders. The reason for that was the pending NHL debut of their top prospect, Anton Frondell. Due to the morning skate, we knew that Frondell would start on the first line and top power play unit.
His play in the SHL (and World Junior Championships) earned him a reputation that warrants that type of respect. Head coach Jeff Blashill started that top line against the Islanders, and Connor Bedard let Anton Frondell take the opening face-off. His NHL career was officially underway from that moment on.
The first shift of the game didn't go as anyone wanted, however, as the Islanders scored right away. Matthew Schaefer, who went first overall two picks before Frondell in the 2025 NHL Draft, took a shot that was deflected in by Anders Lee. New York's lead lasted for just over half a period, however, and that was it.
Nick Lardis tied it at 12:46 of the first. After Frank Nazar and Tyler Bertuzzi failed to convert a 2-0 breakaway, the former found Lardis in the slot for the goal. At 18:06, a special hockey moment took place, as Anton Frondell earned his first career NHL point with an assist on an Ilya Mikheyev goal.
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