Scary Moment on the Ice
The Bally Sports broadcast captured a terrifying scene as player Sean Kuraly collapsed while being assisted back to the locker room. Trainers immediately rushed to his aid, and paramedics quickly entered the ice to reach Kuraly in the tunnel.
Game Suspended, Time Resumed
With just 18.3 seconds remaining in the period, the game was suspended. However, play resumed right before the start of the second period.
Concerns for Kuraly’s Health
Despite initial reports from the Columbus Dispatch stating that the injury didn’t seem serious, Kuraly was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. Columbus coach Pascal Vincent commented on the incident, expressing his worry and stating that although he was told everything should be fine, medical professionals were conducting thorough checks.
Positive Test Results
Following extensive tests, the team announced that all results came back negative. As a result, Kuraly was discharged from the hospital on Saturday night.
Final Score and Conclusion
In the game against Toronto, the Blue Jackets were defeated 4-1. While the incident with Kuraly was undoubtedly alarming, the team can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the player’s health is not in serious jeopardy.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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