NHL Playoff Chaos: Glass Shatters on Coach During Game
Glass shatters, rains down on coach
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During an NHL playoff game between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche in Denver, head coach D.J. Smith was struck by falling glass after a barrier collapsed due to excited fans. The incident caused a 15-minute delay as arena staff cleared the debris, but the game resumed with Colorado winning 2-1 in overtime.
- 01A pane of glass shattered behind the Kings' bench during Game 2 of the NHL playoffs.
- 02Coach D.J. Smith was struck by glass fragments but sustained only minor injuries.
- 03The incident caused a 15-minute delay as staff cleared the area.
- 04The game continued with Colorado winning 2-1 in overtime.
- 05Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog noted the unusual nature of the incident.
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In a shocking incident during Game 2 of the NHL playoffs between the Los Angeles Kings and Colorado Avalanche in Denver, a pane of glass shattered behind the Kings' bench, raining down shards on head coach D.J. Smith. The chaos erupted after Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood made a crucial penalty-shot save, prompting excited fans to surge forward and pound on the glass. The barrier collapsed, showering glass onto Smith, who instinctively covered his head. Minor injuries were reported for Smith and assistant coach Newell Brown. The game was halted for over 15 minutes as arena staff worked to clear the debris and install a replacement pane, which drew cheers from the crowd. Despite the disruption, the game resumed, with the Avalanche winning 2-1 in overtime, taking a 2-0 series lead. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar remarked on the unexpected nature of the event, emphasizing the excitement of playoff hockey.
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The incident raised concerns about fan safety and arena security during high-stakes games.
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