Shocking News!!! Massive Tragedy As Blues Forward taken to hospital

An NHL player is currently in stable condition after being struck in the neck by a puck during a game.

On Tuesday, the center for the St. Louis Blues left the matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning on a stretcher following what appeared to be a neck injury from a shot in the first period. Although he completed his shift, medical staff attended to him on the bench.

The first period ended with 1:11 remaining as both teams showed visible concern for the situation. The league decided to add the remaining time to the beginning of the second period.

The player, originally from Calgary, was taken to the hospital for further monitoring and was reported as alert and stable, according to the team’s statement.

Blues Head Coach Drew Bannister commented on the situation, saying, “The best way I can describe it to you is like receiving a call at work that a family member is seriously ill and rushed to the hospital. This player is family to us. It was tough, and I believe we showed a lot of mental strength as a group to move forward… We received updates about his condition that reassured us, and it allowed us to refocus. From what we understand, he’s doing well, which is encouraging.”

At 23 years old, the player is in his third NHL season and first with the Blues, having recorded 4 goals and 2 assists this season.

The St. Louis Blues rallied after falling behind 1-0 early in the second period, scoring three goals to ultimately defeat Tampa Bay 3-2.