Blues forward Dylan Holloway taken to the hospital after being struck in neck by puck

By DAVID SOLOMON The Associated Press

FILE - St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway skates against the Seattle Kraken during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway left the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning and departed the rink on a stretcher after being struck by a puck late in the first period on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Lindsey Wasson]

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway left Tuesday night’s contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning and departed the rink on a stretcher after being struck by a puck late in the first period. Holloway was hit in the neck area by a puck with 2:37 remaining in the period, and proceeded to finish his shift, continuing to participate in the play before skating to the bench under his own power. As play was stopped with 1:11 remaining for a high-sticking penalty that was later called off, teammates started calling and gesturing for assistance.