Samuel Girard publishes a photo that caused a huge reaction

Colorado Avalanche defenceman Samuel Girard was checked by Ivan Barbashev on Saturday, breaking his sternum.

Yesterday, he posted a photo on Instagram and let's just say it's getting a lot of attention.

The good news is that he's still smiling. We wish him a speedy recovery!

In case you missed the big hit:

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