Analyst takes puck to forehead ... and finishes game (of course)
NBC Sports Network analyst Brian Engblom needed stitches after taking a puck to his forehead late in the second period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 3-2 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.
Penguins star Sidney Crosby tipped Brenden Dillon's outlet pass over the glass with 1:42 left in the period. The puck deflected right at Engblom, who was broadcasting from the ice-level area between the teams' benches at CONSOL Energy Center.
A Penguins trainer quickly examined Engblom, a former NHL player, and put a towel up to his head before taking him to the locker room for stitches. The 60-year-old Engblom returned to his analyst duties for the third period — sporting a big gash across his forehead.
"I felt bad," a smiling Crosby said during a postgame interview with Engblom. "You were back out there pretty quick. I give you credit for getting back out here."
There were some admirers from afar, as well.
Brian Engblom- you should be receiving a letter from Hogwarts soon. pic.twitter.com/HXAOWiWKL0
— Matt Rutherford (@Rubberturd) March 30, 2015
They should name @NHLonNBCSports Brian Engblom as the third star. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
— jtkola™ (@jtkola) March 30, 2015
Great to see he's back! “@Sean_Leahy: Brian Engblom all stitched up - pic.twitter.com/svUu2cNvRR”
— Sara Orlesky (@saraorlesky) March 30, 2015
And here is the play:
