Lundqvist forced from series opener after inadvertent high stick, day to day

It was a scary sight Wednesday when New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was high-sticked by teammate Marc Staal.

The 34-year-old went down in a heap after he appeared to take a Trevor Daley shot to the neck. Further review showed it wasn't the shot that sent the netminder kicking in agony on the ice, but rather Staal's stick going through his mask.

Lundqvist remained in the game after receiving a few eye drops from the medical staff - but only briefly.

Antti Raanta started the second period, and Lundqvist wasn't on the Rangers' bench.

During a stoppage of play in the second, head coach Alain Vigneault said Lundqvist is day to day.

Lundqvist will be re-evaluated Thursday.