Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov left the game Saturday against Boston after receiving an illegal check to the head from Adam McQuaid. The 22-year-old Russian needed to be helped off the ice and was promptly taken to Tampa's dressing room.
Vladislav Namestnikov injured by illegal check to the head
The rookie center left the game Saturday in the opening period.
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
GIF: Namestnikov hurt after this hit from McQuaid pic.twitter.com/xS41MfGt8v
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) April 12, 2015
That’s a rough hit, but it doesn’t appear as if McQuaid, who received a two-minute minor, targeted the head. Namestnikov’s left knee may have been damaged, as well.
Update: Namestnikov returned to the bench in the second period, according to Matt Baker of the Tampa Bay Times. Fantastic news.
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