A scary scene developed late in the second period of Saturday's game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens.
Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara fired a slap shot that struck Canadiens center Phillip Danault in the side of the head.
Prayers up for Phillip Danault after taking this Zdeno Chara shot to the head. pic.twitter.com/kg8I7panQ1
— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) January 14, 2018
Danault dropped to the ice, and was eventually stretchered off after a lengthy examination and deliberation by team doctors. The incident occurred with 1:37 left in the frame. Players were sent off for an early intermission.
Chara, it should be noted, waited by Danault's side as he was being tended to and offered a quiet word as he was leaving the ice.
#Bruins #Habs 2nd period was halted 1:37 early due to Danault injury but Chara wouldn’t leave the ice until Danault was secured on the stretcher. pic.twitter.com/E0F9pt2TfX
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 14, 2018
Jim Hughson of "Hockey Night in Canada" reported Chara's shot was measured at 123 kilometers per hour - or 76.4 mph.
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