A key player suffered a significant setback during a high-stakes game after being struck by an opponent late in the second period and did not return for the remainder of play. The team’s defense also made an impact with a crucial shot block earlier in the same period, though the forward took on additional shifts despite the injury. The incident highlights the physical toll of competitive hockey, where momentum can shift abruptly with a single collision. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the absence affects the team’s performance in the final period.

Zellweger was hit hard by Columbus’ Carson Soucy with 1:35 to go in the second period and did not return for the third. Samuelsson blocked a shot earlier that period and took two more shifts – the ...