Erik Johnson is tough, shakes off Rick Nash’s skate to his face

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?!

— MHH (@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

Erik Johnson took a Nash skate to the face, but has returned to the game. (Warning: this is gross) pic.twitter.com/o0znzXoJd2

— Stephanie (@myregularface) December 4, 2015

Wild stuff.

Update: The Avalanche ended up beating the Rangers 2-1, so that might make the soreness feel justified.