Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin was stretchered off the ice Saturday against the Nashville Predators after being hit from behind into the boards by Scott Hartnell, who received a game misconduct on the play.
Antipin was face down and motionless for several minutes before they brought out the stretcher.
Here's a look at incident:
Very dangerous hit by Scott Hartnell. Antipin had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher. Video courtesy MSG. pic.twitter.com/pZJJGCuHdj
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) April 1, 2018
There's a strong chance Hartnell will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety for his action.
Entering Saturday, Antipin had 10 points in 46 games during his rookie season. The 25-year-old signed with the Sabres this past offseason after spending his last five full seasons with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL.
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