Flames defenceman Chris Tanev was helped off the ice after taking a slap shot to the top within the second interval of Calgary’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.
During a 5-on-3 penalty kill, Tanev tried to dam a slap shot from Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki. The shot hit Tanev within the aspect of his head and the he fell on the ice because the Bell Centre crowd fell silent.
“It’s tough, I mean, he doesn’t stay down very often,” mentioned Calgary goaltender Jacob Markstrom. “So when he stays down you’re worried. I haven’t talked to him after, but hopefully he’s OK.”
Although Montreal nonetheless possessed the puck, Canadiens right-winger Joel Armia requested the referees to whistle the play useless so Tanev may get medical help.
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After crew medics examined Tanev, he skated off the ice with assist from his teammates. Before the damage, Tanev had 11:43 of ice time with one shot on internet.
“I just talked to Tanev. I know the feeling and I know the sound,” mentioned Calgary head coach Daryl Sutter.
“I told the players, the toughest guy in the building is Chris Tanev, let’s go do it for him.”
The Flames have been left with 5 defencemen for the rest of the sport.
The 32-year-old Tanev has 5 assists, 4 penalty minutes, and a minus-1 ranking over 23 video games for Calgary this season.
Calgary Flames’ Chris Tanev is helped off the ice by teammates Rasmus Andersson, left, and Trevor Lewis after taking a puck to the top throughout second interval NHL hockey motion in opposition to the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022.
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