Nov 06, V7N- St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway experienced a frightening moment Tuesday night when he was struck by a puck in the neck area during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The incident occurred late in the first period, and Holloway, despite completing his shift, needed medical attention when he returned to the bench. His neck was stabilized as a precaution before he was stretchered off the ice and transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
 
The team reported that Holloway was in stable condition, and updates from DailyFaceoff.com indicated that his airway was unaffected, with no swelling observed, allowing doctors to provide a reassuring prognosis. Play was briefly paused, with the remaining 1:11 of the first period completed after an early intermission before the game moved directly into the second period.
 
Holloway, 23, is in his first season with the Blues after two seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. He has tallied four goals and two assists in 13 games for St. Louis, contributing steadily to his new team. As fans and teammates hope for a quick recovery, the incident underscores the ever-present physical risks in the sport.
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