Hockey players are the toughest athletes in the world in our opinion because they do whatever it takes to help their team win. Everything includes blocking shots with any body part and not worrying about the consequences.
Sacrificing the body to block shots can lead to some scary injuries and Saturday night in Montreal, that's exactly what happened. During the second period of the Canadiens and Bruins game, Phillip Danault took a Zdeno Chara slapshot to the head.
#Bruins #Habs 2nd period was halted 1:37 early due to Danault injury but Chara wouldn’t leave the ice until Danault was secured on the stretcher. pic.twitter.com/E0F9pt2TfX
— John Lu (@JohnLuTSNMtl) January 14, 2018
UPDATE: #Canadiens centre Phillip Danault leaves the game on a stretcher after taking a slapshot from Zdeno Chara to the side of the head. 2nd period was ended with 1:37 to go because of the incident. #TSNHockey https://t.co/OAntOt0tit pic.twitter.com/vFet0QHSWq
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) January 14, 2018
Speaking of positive, the hockey world was sending positive messages and showing an incredible amount of support for Danault.Mise à jour: P. Danault a subi une blessure à la tête. Il a été conduit à l’hôpital pour passer des tests approfondis. Il est conscient et alerte.
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) January 14, 2018
Medical update: P. Danault suffered a head injury. He was taken to the hospital for further exams. He is awake and moving.
Chara's face right now... They play hard, they fight on the ice, but they care and never want to see each other hurt. I hope Danault's okay. #BOSvsMTL
— Just Jacie (@jaciekay) January 14, 2018
#NHLBruins captain Zdeno Chara is massive, powerful and he plays the game very hard. His shot is a weapon. That he never moved while #Habs Phillip Danault was tended to, then wheeled off the ice on a stretcher, speaks to who he is as a man
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) January 14, 2018
Yikes. This is not looking good for Danault. Hoping for the best. Rivalry aside. Hate to see it.
— The Real Peterman (@EnforceBoston) January 14, 2018
Zdeno Chara is still checking up on Phillip Danault. There's a lot of history with Chara and the #Habs but he's been all class tonight. pic.twitter.com/HJz2Mg0G0g
— Jared Book (@jaredbook) January 14, 2018
Ugh. Taking a Chara slapshot to the head has to be every player’s worst nightmare. Man I hope Danault is okay. This is terrifying.
— Brandon Share-Cohen (@BShareCohen) January 14, 2018
Man Phillip Danault just took a Chara slap shot to the head I hope he’s ok. That’s crazy.
— The Heatdaddy (@DanyAllstar15) January 14, 2018
Scary scene in Montreal right now.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) January 14, 2018
Hoping Phil Danault is going to be okay after taking a Zdeno Chara shot to the head. https://t.co/V8V9tFfaWZ
Life is more important then the game both teams making sure #Danault is ok Chara stayed to personally talk to him... might be a rivalry but hockey is a family #Habs #GoHabsGo #CH #Canadiens @HabsUnfiltered @HabAListen @AllHabs @RocketSports
— Trege Wilson (@Trege33) January 14, 2018
I am still rattled after watching Danault get hit by a Chara slap shot. Scary. Wishing him a speedy recovery
— Tony Marinaro (@TonyMarinaro) January 14, 2018
The third is for Danault. #GoHabsGo . My heart is heavy.
— nanaroo (@DavidDgdjoseph) January 14, 2018
Danault took a 76.43 MPH puck to the head from Chara. He's being stretchered off the ice now. Chara stood near him the whole time. No intent. Prayers to Danault 🙏
— Jen ⚾️ 75 days (@JMile305) January 14, 2018
Think of Danault, his wife and his family. Nothing else matters.
— John Wilson (@TheEagleDares) January 14, 2018
Regardless of the team you cheer for, this is never something you want to see... Hopefully Danault will be okay. @AllHabs @RocketSports
— Matt Smith 🇨🇦 (@Snakebite350) January 14, 2018
Reaaalllly hope Danault is okay. Never wanna see a player injured like that
— 2U's 2K's 2Points🏒 (@2Us2Ks2Points) January 14, 2018
Wow. Scary. Wish Danault well. #NHL Nobody wants anyone to get hurt on the ice. #HockeyFansUnite
— Michele🇬🇧 🇮🇱🇨🇦 (@Mish2626) January 14, 2018
Sending prayers to @phildanault
— Kristopher Letang (@Letang_58) January 14, 2018
#GoHabsGo prayers that everything is ok with danault #GoHabsGo 🔥🔥🔥
— Rob (@hamatsa1970) January 14, 2018
Man, that is scary. Hope Danault recovers well.
— David Olinger (@David_W_Olinger) January 14, 2018
Some things just transcend the game.. hope you’re ok Danault
— Big. Bri. (@EllersDad) January 14, 2018
I hope Danault will be ok. Freak accidents happen all the time in sports. 😢
— ❄️❄️LISA MAЯIE❄️❄️ (@lisamarie_27) January 14, 2018
That was a terrible way to end a period. Hope Danault is ok. A lot of class shown by both teams.
— Rick Springhetti (@Rick1042) January 14, 2018
thoughts for Philippe Danault right now I hope he’s ok!! #GoHabsGo
— Josi🌹 (@josibine) January 14, 2018
Very scary can only hope for the best regarding Philip Danault pic.twitter.com/iAnrGa6Kdu
— Stormin Norman (@Stormin1Norman) January 14, 2018
