The Providence Bruins find themselves trailing 2-0 in their AHL postseason series against the Hartford Wolf Pack, and to make matters worse, they might have to soldier on without one of their key players.
A Hit Worth Suspending?
Having just exited the penalty box, Lysell receives the puck and makes a pass. Almost immediately, he is blindsided by a high hit from a Wolf Pack defenseman.
Reports indicate that Boston's premier prospect lay on the ice for quite a while, blood visible on his face.
The slow-motion angle reveals the true danger of the collision:
Mark Allred from Black N' Gold reports that Lysell headed to the Bruins' locker room after the incident, with no updates on his condition available at the moment.