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Glass Shatters on Coach During NHL Playoff Frenzy
22 Apr
Summary
- A glass panel collapsed onto coach D.J. Smith during Game 2.
- The incident occurred after a fan celebration following a penalty shot.
- Smith was not seriously injured and returned to the game.
A chaotic scene unfolded during Game 2 of the NHL playoff series between the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. As fans celebrated a denied penalty shot by the Avalanche goaltender, their collective excitement led to a dramatic event.
The vigorous celebration caused a full panel of glass, separating the fans from the ice, to violently collapse. This resulted in the glass falling directly onto the Kings' interim coach, D.J. Smith, who was situated behind the team's bench. He was promptly covered in glass fragments.
Smith was able to make his way to the locker room for immediate assessment and to remove any remaining debris. Despite the alarming nature of the incident, he sustained no serious injuries and was cleared to return to coaching for the remainder of the game.
