Players and teams put their body on the multiple times and even play through injuries that would land other athletes out for months, but it goes to show how strong hockey is.
Some are in question that is it worth it? Fighting through severe injuries? Lightning trainer has revealed without painkillers and meds the Lightning wouldn't be able to stand on two feet. Some have struggled with addiction issues throughout and after there hockey career due to painkillers, it is a scary situation.
The Tampa Bay Lightning relied on them and it has been revealed what injuries occurred throughout their entire roster, and they are scary multiple surgeries will be needed..
To view the long list of serious injuries that occurred:
Forward Brayden Point:
Significant tear in both his quads.
Forward Nikita Kucherov:
Suffered a meniscus tear and played through it.
Forward Anthony Cirelli:
Played through a AC Joint sprain and will need surgery ASAP.
Forward Brandon Hagel:
Played through the entire conference final and Stanley Cup Final with a fracture in his foot.
Forward Nick Paul:
Played through a AC Sprain, Joint sprain and a MCL sprain.
Forward Corey Perry:
Played through a AC joint sprain.
Defenseman Ryan McDonaugh:
Played through the NYR series and cup final with a mangled finger.
Forward Pierre-Edouard Bellmare:
Played through the entire playoffs with a meniscus injury.
Quite the insane list of series injuries, praying for a speedy recovery for all..
POLL | ||
Are NHL players the toughest in sports history? | ||
Easily! | 167 | 60.7 % |
No way! | 36 | 13.1 % |
Football players are tougher! | 15 | 5.5 % |
Boxing fighters are tougher! | 57 | 20.7 % |
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