4:00 PM PT — The Blackhawks say Khaira suffered a “significant” injury as a result of the hit … though they added he was released from the hospital Wednesday morning and “his prognosis is excellent.”
The team also said he’s expected to make a full recovery — but it still remains unclear when he’ll be able to return to the ice.
Scary moment in the NHL on Tuesday … Chicago Blackhawks winger Jujhar Khaira was knocked out after taking a violent shoulder to the face — and he was eventually hospitalized.
The horrifying scene all went down in the second period of the Hawks’ game against the Rangers in Chicago … when Khaira was blindsided by New York star Jacob Trouba.
Really scary scene in Chicago as Jujhar Khaira is knocked out cold by Jacob Trouba. Paramedics on the ice. pic.twitter.com/so2YmuXl8Q
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) December 8, 2021
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You can see in footage of the play, Khaira’s head slammed hard off the ice after he took the hit … and he was immediately knocked unconscious.
The 27-year-old laid motionless for several seconds — and he was ultimately put on a stretcher and taken to a nearby medical facility.
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Fortunately, the Blackhawks say Khaira is doing well … with head coach Derek King telling media members, “He’s up. He’s talking. He’s very responsive.”
“I think he wants to get back on the ice,” King added with a laugh.
Khaira — who’s played in 18 games for the Blackhawks this season — is expected to undergo several more tests to figure out just how bad his injuries are.
Get well soon!!