The Blues and Lightning’s clash experienced a brief delay on Tuesday after Dylan Holloway appeared to suffer an injury to his throat/neck area.
The 23-year-old forward has enjoyed a successful start to life in the Gateway to the West, recording six points (four goals, two assists) in 12 games in his maiden year in St. Louis. Holloway had spent each of the past two seasons playing for the Oilers.
Here’s the latest news on Holloway’s health going forward.
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Dylan Holloway injury update
Holloway was stretchered off the ice late in the first period of the Blues’ clash with the Lightning.
With 2:37 left in the first, Holloway absorbed a puck to the throat area after deflecting a shot from Tampa Bay forward Nicholas Paul.
Holloway joined teammate Jordan Kyrou on the ensuing offensive rush, helping keep the puck in Tampa’s zone. Holloway strode off the ice once the puck evaded the zone, making it to the bench with 2:15 left in the frame.