NHL player Haydn Fleury stretchered off after collision

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Haydn Fleury was stretchered off after a collision with Keegan Kolesar during the first period; reports say he was taken to hospital and was reportedly alert and moving his extremities.

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Haydn Fleury was stretchered off during the first period of the Jets’ game against the Vegas Golden Knights after a collision with Keegan Kolesar. Medical staff attended on the ice and Fleury was placed on a stretcher before being taken from the arena. Reports that followed said he was transported to hospital by ambulance. The game later resumed and continued to overtime. What is known now: - Fleury sustained a head injury after the on-ice collision and was removed on a stretcher. - Reports indicated he was taken to hospital by ambulance and was reported as "fully alert" and moving his extremities when the ambulance left the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. - Play resumed later in the game; Keegan Kolesar and Jets captain Adam Lowry engaged in a fight after the incident, and the Golden Knights won 4-3 in overtime. Summary: The incident halted play while medical staff attended to Fleury and he was transported to hospital. Reports say he was alert and moving his limbs when the ambulance departed. Undetermined at this time.