Scary moment as a former Philadelphia Flyer remains unresponsive after being knocked out
As a result of a play during the game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Vancouver Canucks are now without another defenseman, this ex-Philadelphia Flyer.
As Valeri Nichushkin and Mark Friedman battled for position in front of the net, they became entangled. Friedman was pushed back by Nichushkin with his stick, and things went downhill from there.
Upon falling back onto the ice, Friedman hit his head on the ice, knocking him unconscious.
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There is speculation that a shot from a teammate may have struck him or Nichushkin.
Clip missed from earlier: Val Nichushkin blatantly crosschecks Mark Friedman in the face and drives him to the ice. No penalty called. #Canucks
Scary scenes in Colorado as Friedman and Nichushkin get tangled up and go down in front of the net
Friedman went to the locker room with blood on his forehead. Hope he will be okay
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Friedman went to the locker room with blood on his forehead. Hope he will be okay
#NHL | #Canucks | #GoAvsGo
After being unresponsive on the ice for a while, Friedman was eventually helped back to the locker room.
As a result, Friedman was unable to return to the ice, as the Canucks lost to the Avalanche 5-2.
Defenceman Mark Friedman will not return to tonight's game.
In the meantime, there's been no update on Friedman's condition.
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