Earlier this week Anssi Salmela got nailed by Jeff Carter as he was scoring a goal, 61 seconds into the game. Some people might argue Carter wasn’t playing the puck. Others may say it’s a dirty head shot.
If you look at the replays closely, it appears that Carter hit Salmela in the shoulder. It seems as though the ensuing smash to the ice his face took was the cause of his injuries.
Regardless, it was a brutal hit. I can’t believe these guys play 82 games a season. And we think NFL players are tough.
Salmela claims to still be experiencing headaches and has not practiced since the hit.
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