Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil sustained an injury during Tuesday’s men’s World Championship game between Slovakia and Sweden.
Less than 10 minutes into the opening period, Pospisil, playing for Slovakia, attempted a hit behind his team’s net, but slipped and crashed into the boards.
Martin Pospisil just went hard into the boards and was in some serious discomfort.
Left shoulder/arm was the primary point of contact.
He’s one of their most important players so they’ll hope he’s OK. #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/a6woAh2S7h
— Steven Ellis (@SEllisHockey) May 21, 2024
Officials stopped the play shortly after the Flames centre collided with the boards.
As per TSN’s Claire Hanna, teammate Juraj Slafkovsky motioned for the team’s therapist to come to Pospisil’s aid.
The 24-year-old left the ice clutching his left arm and appeared to be in considerable pain.
Martin Pospisil has 3G, 4A for Slovakia but leaves less than 10mins into the 1st period vs Sweden after a hit into the boards.
Juraj Slafkovsky motioned to the athletic therapist to come onto the ice moments after the hit. #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/YJrxnDjPi8
— Claire Hanna (@clahanna) May 21, 2024
Throughout the tournament, the Zvolen native has been a significant contributor for Slovakia, scoring three goals and logging four assists in six games.
Pospisil, drafted 105th overall by Calgary in 2018, is coming off a productive first season with the Flames. Beginning the 2023-24 season in the AHL with the Calgary Wranglers, he earned his first-ever NHL call-up in early November, capping his season with eight goals and 24 points over 63 games.
Calgary signed Pospisil to a two-year, $2 million extension in February.
He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Wednesday for further evaluation.
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