In a turn of events that cast a shadow over the game's final seconds, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard suffered an injury that contributed to the Stars scoring their opening goal. The incident, described by Patrick Friolet of RDS, involved a severe collision with Joel Armia. The impact not only left Harvey-Pinard appearing dazed but also possibly resulted in a twisted right leg or ankle as he fell. Following the collision, Harvey-Pinard was promptly taken to the infirmary for medical attention.
Adding to the unfortunate series of events, Guillaume Lefrançois remarked on the particularly challenging 35-second span for the Canadiens, which saw Armia inadvertently applying a figure-four leglock on Harvey-Pinard, immediately followed by the Stars capitalizing with two goals. This sequence of events has undoubtedly raised concerns regarding Harvey-Pinard's condition and the impact on his team's morale and performance.
