Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Motte left the team’s game against the Dallas Stars after suffering an undisclosed injury Sunday night. The injury occurred in the second period, and the team has since announced that Motte will not return to the game.
The rookie was trying to make a tight turn to battle for the puck near the boards when he lost his balance. The momentum carried him into the boards with his legs extended, then he got crunched by a Stars player:
At this point, it’s unclear what kind of injury Motte suffered or how long he might be out.