Scary Scene: Red Wings Forward Receives Slap Shot to the Head
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The Detroit Red Wings had a tough time last night. They lost 7-3 against their division rivals, the Buffalo Sabres.
Not only that, one of their forwards had to leave the game after receiving a slap shot to the head.
Red Wings Player Struck in the Face by Slap Shot
The Buffalo Sabres completely took control of the game in the first period, securing a 4-1 lead by the intermission. During the second period, an unfortunate incident occurred when Red Wings player Joe Veleno was hit in the head by a slap shot from Connor Clifton.
Scary moment for Joe Veleno after he took a Connor Clifton shot to the head #LetsGoBuffalo #LGRW
This is always a rough scene to see, as the damages from receiving a slap shot to the head can be severe.
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