Hurricanes, injured Lack applaud Red Wings' show of support
The Detroit Red Wings should have been celebrating an overtime win.
Instead, they stood in solidarity with the Carolina Hurricanes as goaltender Eddie Lack was stretchered off the ice Monday after a collision with Andreas Athanasiou, who scored the game-winning goal on the play.
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On Tuesday, the Hurricanes took to Twitter to thank the Red Wings players for lending their support.
Also, a special stick tap to the @DetroitRedWings players and fans for the sportsmanship and concern they displayed for Eddie last night. pic.twitter.com/VUBKcy8gPD
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) March 28, 2017
Lack himself later echoed the sentiment, pointing specifically to Henrik Zetterberg's leadership as team captain.
I'll keep doing test and rehab today to get back as soon as possible. Great to see the guys this morning😍thanks to everyone who stayed on...
— Eddie Lack (@eddielack) March 28, 2017
The ice yesterday and @DetroitRedWings players and staff. Classy organization with a classy captain.
— Eddie Lack (@eddielack) March 28, 2017
Well done, Red Wings.