St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway is in stable condition after a frightening incident during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 5. Holloway was struck by a puck in the neck during the first period, and the impact caused immediate concern. He skated off the ice and was visibly holding his neck before being stretchered off the rink and transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
Teammates and officials were quick to respond to the situation, with Alexey Toropchenko recalling that he noticed something was wrong and alerted the team’s trainer. The team doctors quickly assessed Holloway, and although there was initial worry, Toropchenko mentioned that everyone was relieved to hear that the situation wasn’t as severe as it initially seemed.
Blues head coach Drew Bannister spoke to the media about the emotional impact of the incident, likening it to receiving news about a sick family member. He emphasized the closeness of the team, referring to Holloway as a “family member,” and said the players showed great mental strength in continuing with the game despite the traumatic moment. Bannister also expressed how tough it was to watch Holloway being taken off the ice.
Despite the emotional toll of the injury, the Blues were able to focus on the game and secure a 3-2 victory over the Lightning. Bannister noted that the team received updates on Holloway’s condition during the game, which helped ease their worries and allowed them to focus on finishing the match.
After the game, Bannister shared that the news about Holloway’s condition was positive, and the team was encouraged by the reports that Holloway was doing well. His stable condition was a relief to the team, and it provided some comfort after such a scary moment on the ice.
