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Scary Skate Injury Mars Intense Playoff Thriller
26 Apr
Summary
- Player sustained a skate blade to the face during intense playoff action.
- The injury occurred late in Game 4, requiring the player to leave the ice.
- The series is now tied 2-2 and headed back to the Lone Star State.
An intense Stanley Cup playoff matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars was overshadowed by a frightening injury. In Game 4, Dallas defenseman Nils Lundkvist sustained a skate blade to the face during a puck battle with Minnesota's Michael McCarron. The injury occurred late in the contest, forcing Lundkvist to leave the ice bleeding and unable to return.
The high-stakes game required overtime to determine a winner. Minnesota's Matt Boldy initially appeared to score, but the goal was waved off due to a distinct kicking motion. However, Boldy later netted the game-winning goal, tying the series at 2-2. This pivotal Game 4 outcome sends the series back to Dallas, with both teams showing the strength expected of Central Division powerhouses.
