Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban was removed from the ice on a stretcher Thursday at home versus the Buffalo Sabres after a freak head-first collision with teammate Alexei Emelin.

Subban stumbled to his knees in pursuit along the boards and ended up jamming his head, causing an awkward twisting motion with his neck from the contact with Emelin.

He was able to shake off his gloves and grab at his head immediately after the incident, but the training staff quickly called for reinforcements once they arrived at the fallen defender.

He was able to give thumbs up while he exited the ice.

Subban hasn't missed a game due to injury in his career.

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