Penguins' Schultz helped off ice following awkward fall
Matt Kincaid / Getty Images Sport / Getty
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Justin Schultz left Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens following an awkward collision with forward Tomas Plekanec.
Early in the first period, Plekanec bumped Schultz in the corner. The blue-liner then tumbled backward, falling on his ankle. Schultz left the ice with assistance from Pittsburgh's training staff.
Coach Sullivan does not have an update on Justin Schultz's injury. Schultz will be re-evaluated back in Pittsburgh.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 14, 2018
Saturday marks just the fourth game of the season for Schultz. In 2017-18, the veteran defenseman appeared in 63 games.
HEADLINES
- Keefe, Devils face uncertainty after Fitzgerald's departure
- DeBoer hire evidence of moved goalposts, Leafs GM names, more NHL hot topics
- Celebrini keeping Sharks in playoff hunt with 107-point season
- Lightning remain the constant as Atlantic Division hierarchy shifts
- NHL investigating after Holmberg hurt crashing into unlatched penalty box door
Advertisement