St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a neck injury during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Holloway took a puck to the right side of his neck late in the first period and initially seemed unfazed, continuing his shift as usual. Cameras then caught the NHL player tilting his neck awkwardly as he returned to the bench for a line change, prompting the assistance of emergency medics as trainer Ray Barile stabilized Holloway’s neck.
The hockey player was stretchered off and taken to a local hospital while worried teammates looked on.
Holloway’s teammates slammed their sticks against the ice in a display of support and the crowd applauded as he was wheeled away to receive medical attention.
Officials ended the first period with 1:11 left on the clock and carried the time over…
