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Zach Hyman: Also hockey tough

Toronto Maple Leafs v Calgary Flames

CALGARY, AB - NOVEMBER 30: Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in action against the Calgary Flames during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on November 30, 2016 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

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You’ve probably never heard this before, but hockey players are tough.

Such an obscure thought already surfaced with Casey Cizikas, and now Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman provided his entry in that file.

In a short period of time, Hyman endured a pretty frightening shot from San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns:

... And then provided the 1-0 goal for Toronto:

Yep, hockey players are a hearty lot.
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Brady Skjei deserves similar hockey tough credit, by the way.