T.J. Oshie Makes a Massive Statement on Neckguards After Yet Another Scary Injury
After yet another dangerous neck injury due to a skate cut in the NHL, Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie made a massive statement on neck guards.
Last Thursday night, in a game between the Dallas Stars and the Nashville Predators, Preds' forward Michael McCarron had to leave the game after being accidentally cut to the neck by a skate blade.
After landing a hit on the 20-year-old, 6-foot-7 defenseman Lian Bichsel, McCarron was hit to the neck as his opponent fell on the ice.
McCarron was able to skate on his own to his bench before receiving medical attention from the team's staff.
In the end, the cut was minor and he returned to the game in the second period.
This could've been much worse, and most importantly, prevented.
A simple invention is gaining traction in the hockey world after several scary incidents during games could've averted all of this: the neck guards.
Players were severely injured, and we can all remember Adam Johnson's tragic death. Why don't all players wear neck guards?
The insider Frank Seravalli shared an alarming fact, saying that 92% of NHL players don't wear it:
This prompted the Washington Capitals veteran forward T.J. Oshie to make a massive statement about that little piece of equipment that can prevent serious injuries.
Here's what he shared on X:
Oshie has been wearing a neck guard for years and has always encouraged his colleagues to do the same.
The 37-year-old forward is set to miss the entire 2024-25 NHL season due to a chronic back injury.
In his career, the St. Louis Blues' 24th overall pick in 2005 scored 695 points, including 302 goals in 1010 regular season games, and added 69 points in 106 playoff games.
Despite his injury, he still has a voice in the league. Hopefully, other players will listen to it and start wearing neck guards on the ice.
