Scary Scene Develops as Vancouver Canucks Defenseman Tyler Myers Leaves Game with Neck Injury
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In a bloodcurdling scene against the Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks defenseman was forced to leave the game with a scary injury after taking one for the team.
With all of the injuries, drama and obstacles that the Vancouver Canucks have been faced with this season, veteran defenseman Tyler Myers has been a constant variable of leadership that Quinn Hughes and Rick Tocchet has desperately needed.
Tyler Myers leaves game after taking puck to the neck
In the Canucks 3-2 overtime win against the L.A. Kings which got them back in a playoff spot, you would think it would be a night of celebration, but the concerns surrounded Myers.
Just before Conor Garland sniped home the overtime winner, a scary scene mounted as Tyler Myers laid on the ice in a scary scene after taking a puck in the neck when blocking a shot.
Scary moment as Tyler Myers blocks a shot. Looks like it hit his neck or collarbone.
The 35-year-old appeared to be in serious pain and remained on the ice, doubled over, while being attended to by Canucks training staff. He was helped off the ice by teammates and immediately headed to the Canucks' locker room. - Sportsnet
Fortunately, head coach Rick Tocchet was able to provide a relieving update as he told the media in the post game that Myers dodged a bullet and will be okay despite a major welt forming on his neck.
Tyler Myers is OK. Big red welt on his neck because the shot he blocked hit a nerve and momentarily made him dizzy.
Tocchet suggested postgame that the #Canucks had dodged a bullet, and it sounds like Myers may even be an option on Thursday in Anaheim.
Tocchet suggested postgame that the #Canucks had dodged a bullet, and it sounds like Myers may even be an option on Thursday in Anaheim.
Fans can let out a sigh of relief as injuries will not be affecting the Canucks so soon after captain Quinn Hughes has returned.
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