New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and ahead Pavel Buchnevich have been injured in a automotive accident which occurred in Brooklyn on Sunday night time.
The gamers have been taken to the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital instantly after the crash to bear medical examination.
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Based on Rangers President John Davidson, Shesterkin sustained a damaged rib, whereas Buchnevich was recognized with concussion.
The horrifying automotive accident occurred at eight:30pm, with Shesterkin behind the wheel. Davidson careworn that one other automotive, which made a sudden U-turn, precipitated the crash involving the Rangers workforce members.
Rangers President John Davidson declares goalie Igor Shesterkin sustained a damaged rib in an vehicle accident on Sunday and will probably be reevaluated in two weeks. Ahead Pavel Buchnevich was a passenger and is day-to-day.
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The gamers, each of whom have been carrying their seat belts, managed to keep away from critical harm.
“Igor was driving, and apparently a automobile pulled a U-turn in entrance of them and there was a collision,” Davidson mentioned. “The air baggage have been deployed instantly and the seat belts have been being worn by each gamers — and fortunately for that. They have been taken to NewYork-Presbyterian to be seen by our physicians.
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“Buchnevich was fairly shaken up,” Davidson added. “No important accidents, and he’s listed as day-to-day. With Igor, there’s a small upper-body rib fracture. It’s non-displaced. He will probably be reassessed concerning his harm in a few weeks,” he mentioned.
