HIGHLIGHTS
- Blues’ forward Dylan Holloway left tonight’s game on a stretcher
- Holloway took a shot in the neck area and collapsed on the bench
- Read below for the latest Dylan Holloway injury updates, plus video
St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway exited Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on a stretcher after taking a puck to the neck.
Holloway, who signed an offer sheet with the club in the offseason, was trying to block a deflected shot and eventually made his way to the bench after finishing his shift. However, Holloway was in distress and had to be taken to the hospital.
Video
Full sequence of Dylan Holloway taking puck to neck area/ leaving game on stretcher.
Hoping he’s okay. pic.twitter.com/WSWW9oRznl
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) November 6, 2024
The players on the Blues and Lightning all gathered on the ice and watched the medical staff take Holloway away on a stretcher.
St. Louis provided a promising update on Holloway and said he’s in stable condition at the hospital with his parents, who were in town to watch their son play. Via Frank Seravalli:
Good news: Sources say doctors indicated #stlblues Dylan Holloway is going to be OK. His airway is open and unobstructed. There's no swelling around his neck, precautionary scan scheduled at hospital.
Holloway's parents were in town for the game and are with him at hospital.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) November 6, 2024
Thankfully, Holloway is okay, but it was an extremely frightening situation. The former Edmonton Oiler has been a key player for the Blues so far in 2024-25, tallying four goals and three assists in 13 games.
The two teams actually began the first intermission early because of the Holloway injury and ultimately finished the 1:11 left to play before the second period began. The entire Enterprise Center went silent when medical staff were attending to Holloway.
You never want to see a player in a condition like that, let alone have to go to the hospital. The fact that Holloway’s airways are clear is a promising sign that he’s going to be just fine.
Per Seravalli, Holloway’s teammate Alexey Toropchenko informed the Blues medical staff that Holloway needed help. Ray Barile, the head athletic trainer, was there to help Chris Pronger when he took a slap shot to the chest in 1998. His experience played an important part in getting Holloway to the hospital ASAP.
Stay tuned for more updates on Holloway’s status moving forward.