During a practice, New York Rangers' player Vesey was hit by a puck, and Washington Capitals' coach Laviolette expressed concern. Columbus Blue Jackets' assistant coach Steve McCarthy was also hit by a puck, suffering a concussion and needing stitches. As a result, McCarthy will miss coaching the game against the New Jersey Devils.
Additional update for #CBJ … assistant Steve McCarthy has a concussion and will not coach tonight vs #NJDevils He was struck behind the right ear in practice Friday by a puck that caromed off the crossbar. No fractured bones, but had a tough night w/concussion symptoms.
#CBJ assistant coach Steve McCarthy will not be on the bench tonight after being hit in the back of the head at practice yesterday with a puck. No bone fractures but he needed stitches for a cut, and he has a concussion. Another get well soon for Mac.
#CBJ coach Pascal Vincent said assistant coach Steve McCarthy, who was struck by a puck during practice on Saturday, is concussed and will miss at least tonight’s game vs. #NJDevils
Told #CBJ assistant Steve McCarthy is OK, generally speaking, after being struck in the head by a puck today at practice. His status to coach tomorrow vs Ottawa probably won’t be determined until tomorrow. Second time this has happened to him this season.
On the puck that hit Vesey during #NYR practice, Laviolette said, "It came off the crossbar, quick and hard, and totally unexpected." "I'm certainly hoping he's OK, but I don't have a full update."