New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal will be sidelined indefinitely with a serious eye injury he sustained after being hit in the face by a puck, the team said on Wednesday.
Staal was hit in the right eye by a deflected puck while playing against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, an injury that saw him collapse on the ice before skating off bleeding.
“The injury has improved significantly and (doctors) are optimistic that Marc will make a full recovery,” the Rangers said in a statement.
Staal also fell victim to injury last season when he missed the first 38 games due to a concussion.
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The common argument among veterans is that visors can fog up or impede their ability to play and a comfort level.. Pucks move quicker today through stick technology.
Hockey: Puck to the head. Don't care
Soccer: ONG OMG OMG PAPER CUT! CALL 911! WE NEED AN AMBULANCE!