Just a short while ago, a significant event unfolded during the match between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers.
Alexis Lafreniere's Collision with Mikhail Sergachev Results in Sergachev Being Stretchered Off the Ice in His First Game Since Injury
In his first appearance since December 21, Sergachev's game was cut short due to a perilous hit from Alexis Lafreniere. The incident forced the defenseman to exit the game on a stretcher, visibly upset by the situation.
Other reports highlighted the concern of the Lightning team, who gathered around a visibly distressed Sergachev after he took a reverse hit from Lafreniere.
"Mikhail Sergachev, who was out for over a month with an injury, is being stretchered off the ice. Almost all the Lightning players are on the ice with him. Scary scene.
Alexis Lafreniere reverse hit him, but he was holding his left leg, it looked like."
"The #GoBolts are surrounding Mikhail Sergachev who is in a lot of pain after receiving a reverse hit from Alexis Lafreniere"
"Mikhail Sergachev goes off the ice on a stretcher, not on the video but he did give a thumbs up as he left the ice"
It was also noted that although it wasn't captured on video, Sergachev managed to give a thumbs-up gesture as he was being stretchered off the ice, indicating some reassurance amidst the alarming situation.
