Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira had to be stretchered off the ice after taking a heavy hit from New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba during Tuesday's contest.
The Blackhawks later announced that Khaira suffered an "upper-body blow" and had been taken to hospital for further testing.
The incident occurred midway through the second period. Trouba slammed into Khaira in the Blackhawks' zone. Khaira's head was down as he appeared to be trying to find the puck in his skates before the hit.
Khaira lay motionless on the ice after contact, and play was immediately halted.
Really scary scene in Chicago as Jujhar Khaira is knocked out cold by Jacob Trouba. Paramedics on the ice. pic.twitter.com/so2YmuXl8Q
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) December 8, 2021
Khaira was able to raise an arm to the crowd, according to Rangers beat reporter Vince Mercogliano.
Members of both teams showed support for the 27-year-old as he left the ice.
A scary scene in Chicago as Jujhar Khaira was stretchered off the ice after taking a hit from Jacob Trouba. pic.twitter.com/SUK35k6AxW
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 8, 2021
Blackhawks blue-liner Riley Stillman initiated a fight with Trouba shortly after the incident.
Riley Stillman and Jacob Trouba drop the gloves. pic.twitter.com/O014WRnhWf
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 8, 2021
Khaira struggled with head injuries during the 2020-21 season. He has 65 points in 275 career NHL games.
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