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Blues player hit in neck with puck continues playing before stretching

If fans need a reminder of how strong hockey players are, look no further Dylan Holloway.

Holloway’s St.Louis Blues He found himself in a scary situation while hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

About two minutes before the end of the first period, Tampa Bay Left winger Nick Paul fired a high-flying wrist shot that hit Holloway square in the neck.

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Dylan Holloway on the bench

St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway, #81, is checked on by a trainer after coming off the ice following a shift in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Enterprise Center. Holloway was taken off the bench on a stretcher. (Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)

Holloway took over but still managed to play in about 30 seconds later.

Holloway reached the bench and was immediately checked on by the coaches.

Eventually, Holloway was stretchered off the bench and put into an ambulance to go to a local hospital.

Dylan Holloway is warming up

St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway, #81, played on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in St. Louis. St. Louis at the Enterprise Center. He skates during pregame warmups for the St. Louis Blues’ home opener against the Minnesota Wild. (Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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The Daily Faceoff reported that Holloway will be “fine” as there is no swelling in his neck but his airway is “clear and unobstructed”.

The Blues said Holloway was “alert and stable.”

Holloway’s parents were also at the game and went to the hospital to see their son.

The first period ended early and the final 1:11 was played to begin the second period.

Dylan Holloway with instructors

St. Louis Blues center Dylan Holloway, #81, is checked on by a trainer after coming off the ice after a shift in the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Enterprise Center. Holloway was taken off the bench on a stretcher. (Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)

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The Blues won the match 3-2.

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