Jakub Lauko Reveals Just How Close He Was to Losing His Eye

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Julien Trekker
October 27, 2023 (1:38 PM)

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Lauko Hit by Skate Blade in the Face During Game

Jakub Lauko got hit by a skate blade in the face during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

If you missed the incident, see:

"BREAKING: Bruins Forward Rushed To The Locker Room After Skate To Face"

"SCARY SCENE: Boston Bruins Defenseman Jakob Lauko just frantically left the ice after taking a skate blade to the face. Replays show he was cut just above the eye.
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Lauko Posts a Selfie After Getting Stitches

A few minutes ago, Lauko posted a selfie on X.

"Modeling career defo in jeopardy😮‍💨but let's just say I was very very lucky🙏🏻"

He got extremely lucky. If the puck had hit his eye, it could have put his hockey career in danger. Now, he's only expected to miss a week.

"#NHLBruins announce Milan Lucic is out a couple weeks (lower body). Jakub Lauko is out a week (fracture and swelling). Ian Mitchell cleared waivers. Patrick Brown recalled. Danton Heinen skated today with fourth line. "

Updates will follow.

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