BREAKING: Defenseman Stretchered Off The Ice After Big Hit

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James Connelly
October 26, 2023 (8:57 PM)

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Senators defenseman Erik Brannstrom was stretchered off the ice after a big hit from Cal Clutterbuck.

Brannstrom Stretchered Off

During the second period of tonight's game between the Ottawa Senators and the New York Islanders, defenseman Erik Brannstrom was stretchered off the ice following a big hit from Isles forward Cal Clutterbuck.

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Erik Brannstrom takes a big hit from Cal Clutterbuck. Stretcher is coming onto the ice ☹️. I hope he's okay. Brutal

Wishing the best for Erik Brannstrom ❤️

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Erik Brannstrom makes a play along the boards but is closed off by Cal Clutterbuck.

Brannstrom seems to have suffered a severe injury on the way down from the hit. Team medical staff tending to him now.

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Brannstrom's status is currently unknown and we will await word from the Senators.

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