NHL fans breathed a sigh of relief after a harrowing incident on the ice during a recent game. Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist narrowly escaped a trip to the hospital after taking a skate to the face, leaving him shaken but fortunate to have avoided more serious injury. The freak accident highlights the risks and unpredictability of the high-speed, physical sport that is professional hockey. Lundkvist's quick thinking and the prompt response of medical staff likely prevented a more severe outcome, and the young defenseman will be grateful to have avoided a potentially life-altering incident.
Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist avoids hospital after taking a skate to the face CTPost
