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Canes' Brendan Smith transported to hospital after taking puck to the head (w/video)

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TJ Tucker
February 20, 2022  (5:14 PM)
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The Carolina Hurricanes were taking no chances Sunday after Brendan Smith was hit hard in the head by a puck during a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It happened around midway through the first period, when Smith attempted to block a shot by forward Danton Heinen.

Following the game, the Hurricanes released the following statement:

"Defenseman Brendan Smith was transported to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for evaluation and imaging. He is in stable condition and has been released to travel with the team to Philadelphia, where he will continue to be monitored by the Hurricanes medical staff." - Carolina Hurricanes, Twitter

As some fans have pointed out, it appears the puck may have caught him in or just behind the ear. In the video, you can see his legs moving from the pain. Hopefully he won't be spending too much time on the sidelines because of it.

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