Sunday, March 21, 2010

Langkow Carried From Ice On Stretcher

((HT: TSN/CP))

The Calgary Flames lost Daymond Langkow, their third-leading scorer, when he was hit in the back of the neck with a puck in the second period of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild. Langkow left the ice on a stretcher, but the team later reported he had feeling in all his extremities.

Langkow was checked from behind by Minnesota defenseman Greg Zanon. He hit Wild defenseman Marek Zidlicky as he lost his balance and fell forward. With Langkow's head down as he fell, Calgary defenceman Ian White fired toward the net and hit his teammate in the back of the head with the puck.

Langkow was not moving as he was removed from the ice on a stretcher. He remained on the ice for nearly 10 minutes.

"We were definitely a little bit rattled," Calgary defenseman Steve Staios said. "After that, you've got to get yourself back focused on the game, but there's definitely a time when you're afraid for him, and it becomes a difficult situation to deal with."

Here's the play in question...
((HT: Rogers Sportsnet/NHL))

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