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Rutger McGroarty exits Penguins practice early following on-ice accident
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Penguins' Rutger McGroarty had to exit his team's practice early today after a dangerous on-ice collision with his teammate and was holding his head.
Rutger McGroarty left practice early after a collision in a two-on-two drill, according to NHL insider Seth Rorabaugh. McGroarty was checked hard in the corner and sat on the bench for several minutes before an athletic trainer tended to him.
What Rutger McGroarty was seen doing afterwards that led to further concern
At one point, he appeared to be touching his head/neck area, raising concern for a possible injury. There was no immediate update on the condition he might be in, or whether he will join practice at a later point.
The Penguins will certainly monitor him closely, and any updates regarding this situation will emerge after some evaluations have been carried out.
Why Rutger McGroarty's possible absence could hurt the Penguins
McGroarty is an exciting young player who has been making waves with his pace, skills, and hockey smarts. He has a natural knack for creating scoring opportunities and often seems to find himself in the right position at the right time.
He has represented the US internationally, proving that he can rise to the occasion. He has the potential to make a strong impact in the NHL, considering his size, agility, and scoring abilities.
His work ethic and competitiveness are traits that are highly admired by coaches and teammates, and he definitely has the potential to emerge as a player to watch. His potential absence could be a huge loss to the Penguins.
Pittsburgh's next game comes on Thursday against the Devils, with the puck set to drop at PPG Paints Arena at roughly 7 PM ET.
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