Blues forward Dylan Holloway was taken off the bench on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital after he was hit by a puck in the neck area.

Anticipation is rising as the St. Louis Blues face a challenging time ahead following forward Dylan Holloway‘s sudden injury in the NHL. As Blues supporters await updates, questions emerge about the extent of his recovery period.

Holloway, 23, went down late in the first period in the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Nov. 5 after he was hit by the errant shot. It wasn’t until he skated to the bench after the play that he began holding his neck and tilting his head to the side, ESPN reported.