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Wild's Boldy Suffers Head Hit, Returns to Score
23 Apr
Summary
- Matt Boldy sustained a head hit from Jamie Benn, missing part of Game 3.
- Boldy returned to play and assisted on a crucial tying goal.
- No penalty was called on the play involving Benn and Boldy.
Minnesota Wild winger Matt Boldy left Game 3 of their playoff series against Dallas after Stars captain Jamie Benn delivered a hit to the head. Boldy was on the ice for several seconds following the incident before being taken to the tunnel for examination. He had returned to the ice for the second period after missing time in the first.
Crowd reaction was intense, especially after Benn's hit went unpenalized. Boldy, a significant offensive contributor with a career-high 42 goals this regular season, returned to play and helped tie the game at 2. The Wild were already facing challenges, with forwards Mats Zuccarello and Yakov Trenin already out with injuries from previous games.
