Washington Capitals
Carlson Hurt After Taking Puck To Face, Leaves Capitals-Jets After Scary Scene
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson took a puck to the face and was bleeding profusely before leaving the game.
WASHINGTON — John Carlson has left the Washington Capitals' tilt with the Winnipeg Jets after taking a puck to the right side of his face on Friday.
Brenden Dillon's point shot hit No. 74 right in the face, near the ear and cheek. He immediately went down and started bleeding profusely from the face. The incident left a lot of blood on the ice as his teammates rushed him to the bench, where trainers took him down the tunnel.
Scary moment as John Carlson takes a slapshot to the face. Hoping he's okay. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Bx89BnPdRK
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) December 24, 2022
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