Hockey players are so tough that a good chunk of hockey (and other sports) fans are tired of hearing about it.
For the rest, Erik Johnson provides the latest jaw-dropping moment of resilience, as he somehow seemingly only suffered a cut lip after Rick Nash’s skate caught him in the face in a freak accident.
@AltitudeTV just showed a close-up of Erik Johnson. Looks like he has just a cut lip. How is that possible?!
— Mile High Hockey (@MileHighHockey) December 4, 2015
(Do note that these situations can change, and if things are actually worse for Johnson, it will be noted.)
Want a few GIFs/additional angles of that scary moment? Here you go.
#GottaSeeIt: #Rangers' Rick Nash gets a skate right up in Erik Johnson's face. https://t.co/OVhuD6WWt6 pic.twitter.com/Qs2szi8kwz
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 4, 2015
Wild stuff.
Update: The Avalanche ended up beating the Rangers 2-1, so that might make the soreness feel justified.