The game between the St. Louis Blues and the Tampa Bay Lightning was temporarily interrupted late in the first period following a scary situation. Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hit by a puck in the head and neck area and was quickly transferred to a local hospital.

A shot from Nick Paul seemed harmless enough, but hit Holloway high, near the right side of his face. Holloway immediately grabbed his face but finished his work. Holloway was later seen on the Blues bench with a coach holding his head extremely still.

Holloway was taken away on a stretcher, forcing the stoppage in the opening frame.

It’s unclear what exactly forced Holloway to be taken to hospital, but there is clearly a high level of concern. The Blues later Holloway said was alert and in stable condition. He is headed to a local hospital for further evaluation and continued monitoring.

According to tweets from Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, Doctors say Holloway will be fine. His airway is open and there is no swelling around his neck.

Seravalli also noted that Holloway’s parents were in St. Louis for the game and joined him at the hospital.

Holloway was credited with 4:16 of ice time in five total shifts. He did not record any points in the game or any shots on goal.

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