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Namestnikov was forced to leave the game after slapshot to the head
Published April 29, 2024 at 7:28 PM
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Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov was hospitalized on Sunday following a slapshot to the side of his head during the third period of their 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
"Vladdy is at the hospital being looked at right now," Jets coach Rick Bowness said after the game. "That's all I have until we get a report from what they see, what is wrong."
Namestnikov was positioned in the slot when a shot from Nate Schmidt at the point struck him in the head, deflected by Colorado's Andrew Cogliano. After being down on the ice for about a minute, Namestnikov made his way to the locker room via the Avalanche bench, accompanied by trainers. He held a towel to his head to stem the bleeding.
At the time of the incident, the Avalanche were leading 4-1, eventually securing a 3-1 series lead with an empty-net goal. Namestnikov, who recorded 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) over 78 regular-season games, has scored one goal in four playoff games. Game 5 is set for Tuesday at Canada Life Centre.
Source : Jets' Namestnikov exits game after being hit in head by slapshot
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