The contest between St. Louis Blues and the Tampa Bay Lightning was momentarily interrupted at the end of the first period following a scary situation. Blues forward Dylan Holloway took a puck to the head and neck and was rushed to a local hospital.

A shot from Nick Paul looked harmless enough, but it hit Holloway high on the right side of the face. Holloway reached out to grab his face immediately, but ended his shift. Holloway was later seen on the Blues bench with a coach holding his head extremely still.

Holloway was carried off on a stretcher, forcing a stoppage in the opening frame.

It’s not immediately clear what prompted Holloway to be taken to a hospital, but there is clearly a high level of concern. Blues later stated that Holloway he 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 the Daily Faceoff, doctors indicate Holloway will be fine. The airway is open and there is no swelling around the 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 over five total shifts. He did not record a point in the game or a shot on goal.

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