Wilkes-Barre/Scranton issue update on Penguins prospect after scary collision on Friday night

During Friday night's AHL game between Wilkes-Barrie/Scranton and the Charlotte Checkers, Penguins prospect Filip Hallander was involved in a scary collision.

The collision occurred late in the third period of the game, Hallander was tangled up with a Checkers players after a face-off, fell to the ice, with his head taking the brunt of the impact. Hallander needed to be stretchered off and taken to hospital, while the remainder of the game, albeit only 1:12 left, was called off.

On Saturday morning, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton issued an update on Hallander, saying that he was discharged from hospital and is resting at home.

The 22-year-old was having a solid season up until the injury on Friday night. In 26 games, Hallander has 25 points (eight goals, 17 assists), eight penalty minutes and is a plus-12.

Fans, we have a quick update for you on Filip Hållander.

Thanks for all of your prayers and good thoughts.#LetsGoPens pic.twitter.com/ddcj5sPWBf— WBS Penguins (@WBSPenguins) January 7, 2023

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