In the final moments of the second period, a very concerning scene involving defenseman Justin Barron occurred. The 22-year-old was hit hard by Marcus Foligno and had to immediately head to the locker room.
The hit was quite questionable, especially since number 52, Barron, was clearly in a vulnerable position before the Wild's forward initiated contact.
Fortunately, the defenseman was indeed back on the ice for the start of the third period. This is excellent news for the Montreal defensive brigade, especially as Justin Barron has been experiencing his best moments of the season recently.
