St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a neck injury during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Holloway took the puck on the right side of his neck late in the first period, but he initially appeared unfazed and continued to shift as usual. Later, the NHL player was caught on camera tilting his head awkwardly as he returned to the bench for a line change, prompting trainer Ray Barile to stabilize Holloway’s neck and prompt paramedics to assist him.
The hockey player was taken on a stretcher and taken to a local hospital as his worried teammates looked on.
Holloway’s teammates showed their support by slamming their sticks on the ice, and the crowd applauded as Holloway was wheeled away for treatment.
Officials prioritized the immediate situation, ending the first period with 1 minute and 11 seconds left, and moving time to the second period.
“I was just sitting next to him and watching something happen,” Blues forward Alexei Trobchenko said. According to To the Associated Press. “The doctor came and I think everything is fine now. But you guys were worried.”
Blues manager Drew Bannister also spoke out about the incident and the concerns felt by Holloway’s teammates.
St. Louis, Missouri – October 19: St. Louis Blues No. 81 Dylan Holloway skates against the Carolina Hurricanes at Enterprise Center on October 19, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanath/Getty Images)
“I guess the only way I can put it is if you get a call at work and someone in your family is sick and you rush to the hospital,” he explained.
“Holly is part of the family. It was tough. I thought we showed great fortitude as a group and showed how we can get through it mentally. The easiest thing to do is to head “It’s something to focus on somewhere. But getting updates on Holly makes me feel a little better and refocused,” he said, according to the outlet.
st louis blues provided an update Regarding Holloway’s condition, he told fans that he was conscious and in stable condition at the hospital.
After falling behind 1-0 early in the second period, St. Louis scored three goals to win the game for Holloway. They defeated Tampa Bay with a final score of 3-2. (Related: Former professional hockey player Jeanne Puhakka found dead in her home; police reportedly suspect murder)
Information regarding the nature of Holloway’s injury and his return to the ice had not been released as of Wednesday morning.
