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VIDEO: Boychuk slap shot breaks Hammond's mask

Anthony Gruppuso / Reuters

Not even a slap shot to the head can stop The Hamburglar.

New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk one-timed a shot that struck Ottawa Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond in the mask in the second period of Friday's game.

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

The game was delayed for several minutes while the Senators' equipment staff helped Hammond repair his headgear.

He stayed in the game and stopped 34-of-35 shots en route to a 2-1 victory.

The puck wasn't so lucky.

- With h/t to SI.com

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