Young forward struck in the head by a slapshot, making for a scary scene in Tampa

While the night should have been an exciting one for all, there was one Predators forward who didn't have the best of nights after being struck in the head by a rocket of a shot from defenseman Tyson Barrie at the end of the 2nd period.

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Thankfully, Glass was able to get to his feet, but would need help making his way off the ice and down the tunnel. With the advanced stick technology now, players are able to shoot the puck harder than ever before. It's not uncommon to see shots reach the 90-100 mph range, so to see a young player take a shot like that off the head - it can be pretty scary.

Not long ago, we saw a teenaged Russian player die as a result of being struck in the head by a puck, so it's no laughing matter. Here's hoping that Glass is alright and will not miss much time - though I'm sure the Preds will take their time in bringing him back following the head injury.