VIDEO Pascal Dupuis stretchered off ice after being struck by puck
After what appeared to be simply a freak accident, forward had to be wheeled off the ice at CONSOL Energy Center. Dupuis was left immobile on the Allen Iverson Jersey ice after a puck deflected and hit him in the back of the neck while he was in a prone position.Dupuis was observed by doctors on the ice as it appeared that most available medical personnel was quickly out after Dupuis went down.What makes the whole scenario more concerning was Vlatko CanCar Jersey how it all transpired. Dupuis was knocked down with a cro s check from Alex Goligoski and may have already been in discomfort when he was struck by the puck. He was hit squarely on the neck by a deflected shot off of s stick. Dupuis remained on the ice and the medical staff was immediately called out.Theres always going to be raised concern with anything Jamal Murray Jersey involving the head, neck and spine. Seeing the backboard come out only strengthens that fear.Dupuis appeared to be alert on the ice and was talking with doctors. He also gave a thumbs up to the crowd Jerami Grant Jersey as he left the surface on the stretcher.UPDATE: Here's the latest from the Penguins on Dupuis' status. coach Malik Beasley Jersey Johnston said Dupuis had numbne s in his arm but the feeling was coming back, so that's positive. No more info at this time. Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) Stay close to Eye on Hockey for more updates as they become available.