Russian hockey player carried off the court on a stretcher

Forward of the Chelyabinsk “Tractor” Nikita Soshnikov left the ice on a stretcher in the regular season match Fonbet of the KHL Championship against Moscow “Spartak”. The meeting takes place in Moscow, the score is 4: 2 in favor of the guests.

At the end of the second period, Soshnikov after a collision with the defender of the hosts Daniil Orlov hit his head on the board. The forward was unable to stand up on his own and left the court on a stretcher with the help of medical professionals.

The judges did not write a fine to Orlov, considering that the defender conducted a forceful reception clean. The condition of Soshnikov is not reported at the moment.

Ovechkin said he was ready for the first match of the season after injury.

Russian hockey players were among the highest paid in the NHL.