Players Left Praying After Slapshot to the face results in pools of blood

The best moments of the night were Alex Ovechkin's goals #801 and #802 against the Winnipeg Jets, but prayers for Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson should receive all the attention.

See what transpired when John Carlson received a blow to the side of his head last night by watching the video below:

*GRAPHIC WARNING*

It is a good sign that the process is being followed and that the issue was not judged urgent when Carlson was later transported to the hospital as a precaution. Carlson has our best wishes and we are hoping for a speedy recovery.

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