As the New York Rangers' training camp got underway, an unusual turn of events disrupted the early proceedings for head coach Peter Laviolette.
This wasn't a case of players lacking readiness or motivation; instead, it was an unforeseen incident that caught everyone's attention. Arthur Staple of The Athletic brought to light the fact that Laviolette had an encounter with a puck, taking a hit to the side of his head, which necessitated the intervention of a trainer.
This incident unfolded at the outset of the camp's second day, which happened to be a Friday.