In a shocking and chaotic moment during Game 2 of the playoff series, Los Angeles Kings interim coach D.J. Smith was left shaken after a panel behind the bench shattered, sending shards of glass flying in all directions. The incident occurred in the midst of a heated game, leaving players and coaches scrambling to avoid the debris. Smith, who was standing near the panel, was hit by the glass and appeared to be in a state of distress. The exact circumstances surrounding the collapse of the panel are still unclear, but the incident served as a stark reminder of the intense emotions and physicality that come with high-stakes sports competition.


Kings interim coach D.J. Smith hit by shattered glass as panel breaks behind LA bench in Game 2  Seattlepi.com