Connor Murphy stretchered off after collision into boards

In a scary scene, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy was stretchered off the ice after a collision into the boards. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Blackhawks' Connor Murphy stretchered off ice after collision into the boards

Originally posted on Pro Hockey Rumors | By John Gilroy | Last updated 3/12/22

Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy was taken off the ice by stretcher after a collision into the boards early in the first period of Chicago’s game against the Ottawa Senators Saturday night. The incident happened after Ottawa’s Parker Kelly landed a hit on Murphy that sent Murphy face-first into the boards. Kelly was assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding Murphy.

After being down on the ice for several minutes, Murphy appeared to move his extremities and was then taken off the ice on a stretcher, giving a thumbs-up. What makes the situation all the more concerning is that Murphy also missed time in December of this season with a concussion, having now apparently hit his head on the boards.

Scary scene in Ottawa as Connor Murphy is stretchered off the ice after taking a hit from Parker Kelly that sent him awkwardly into the boards. pic.twitter.com/bd5xYeQtI6
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 13, 2022

The 28-year-old Murphy has been a mainstay on Chicago’s blue line for the past five seasons, seeing his time-on-ice climb steadily for the Blackhawks as they have navigated a rebuild. It remains unclear the extent of Murphy’s injury or any timetable, however at this time, Murphy’s overall health is the primary concern.

This article first appeared on Pro Hockey Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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