Numerous eye injuries involving NHL players and goaltenders have occurred over the previous year. Darcy Kuemper, the Colorado Avalanche Cup-winning goalkeeper from last season, took a stick through his goalie mask and was unable to see out of his eye for a considerable period of time. This is somewhat unexpected because you would think a goaltender's helmet would be safe and controlled enough to prevent something like that from happening.
Kuemper eventually made a full recovery, but not before suffering from temporary blurred eyesight. Now, fast-forward one year, and the Chicago Blackhawks suffered their third eye injury of the year when playing the Nashville Predators last night.
The Blackhawks released an injury update after the game and it appears he ''should'' be good in two days, for the Blackhawks' game on Friday. He did need a few stitches, and also underwent some eye tests.
