Blues Forward Transported to Hospital After Scary Incident

The St. Louis Blues paused their contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning to transport a forward to the hospital.

Nov 5, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway (81) is checked on by a trainer after he came off the ice from a shift against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Enterprise Center. Dylan Holloway was removed from the bench on a stretcher. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

The contest between the St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning was momentarily paused late in the first period following a frightening situation. Blues forward Dylan Holloway took a puck in the head and neck area and was quickly transferred to a local hospital.

A shot from Nick Paul seemed harmless enough, but struck Holloway up really high near the right side of his face. Holloway reached to grab his face right away but finished his shift. Holloway was later seen on the Blues’ bench with a trainer holding his head extremely still.

Dylan Holloway is in an ambulance heading to the hospital after getting hit in the neck by a puck.

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Holloway was taken away on a stretcher, forcing the stoppage in the opening frame.

It’s not immediately clear what exactly forced Holloway to be taken to a hospital, but there is clearly a high level of concern. The Blues later stated that Holloway was alert and in stable condition. He is heading to a local hospital for further evaluation and continued monitoring.

According to tweets from Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, doctors are indicating the Holloway will be okay. His airways are open and there is no swelling around his neck.

Seravalli also noted that Holloway’s parents were in St. Louis for the game and have joined him at the hospital.

Holloway was credited with 4:16 of ice time in five total shifts. He did not record a point in the game or a shot on goal.

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