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Islanders' Johnny Boychuk Hit in the Face by Artturi Lehkonen's Skate on Video

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New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk was involved in a scary moment during the third period of a 6-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, as Habs forward Artturi Lehkonen inadvertently cut Boychuk's face with his skate during a net-front battle.

Sensing the potential danger, Boychuk immediately skated off the ice and did not return for the remainder of the game.

While the Islanders have yet to provide an update on Boychuk as of Wednesday morning, head coach Barry Trotz said the following after the game, per ESPN: "It's pretty scary obviously around the facial/eye area.