Scary moment at the Canadian Tire Center on Saturday night. Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy had to be stretchered off the ice after taking a hit from Ottawa Senators center Parker Kelly.
The incident occurred along the half-boards, as Murphy picked up the puck, rung around the boards, and changed directions. Kelly initiated contact as Murphy’s back was turned to him, sending the Hawks rearguard down in a heap.
As noted by Elliotte Friedman, Murphy gave a thumbs-up as he was leaving the ice.
Kelly was assessed a five-minute major for boarding and game misconduct on the play.