A very scary moment on Saturday night in Philadelphia, as Flyers goaltender Michal Neuvirth suddenly collapsed in the crease during the first period of the team’s game against the New Jersey Devils. The 29-year-old was stretchered off the ice, but did regain consciousness and waved to the crowd.
Here are videos of the scene:
Scary moment in Philadelphia as Michal Neuvirth collapses in the crease. pic.twitter.com/KaH5wgHAQT
— Sons of Penn (@SonsofPenn) April 1, 2017
Here's the view of the #Flyers bench immediately after Michal Neuvirth collapses. pic.twitter.com/EyGVv4w2S3
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) April 1, 2017
There are no details yet on Neuvirth’s condition and what caused him to collapse. We’ll update the post as more information becomes available.
UPDATE: Neuvirth is “awake and alert”, and has been taken to a local hospital. There will be an update with more information tomorrow.
UPDATE: Per GM Ron Hextall, Neuvirth is awake and alert and is being taken to Pennsylvania Hospital for observation. More info tomorrow.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) April 2, 2017
UPDATE No. 2: Neuvirth reportedly wasn’t feeling well before the game, but goaltender Steve Mason was already sick too so the Flyers chose to play Neuvirth.
@NHLFlyers Colin McDonald said G Michael Neuvirth wasn't feeling well pregame. But w/ Steve Mason already sick- he went ahead and started
— Deb Placey (@DebPlacey) April 2, 2017
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