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Brayden McNabb injury update: Latest news on Vegas defenseman after being hit in face by puck vs. Hurricanes

Brayden McNabb injury update: Latest news on Vegas defenseman after being hit in face by puck vs. Hurricanes originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Brayden McNabb enjoyed a stellar Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, recording three assists to help power the Golden Knights' comeback win over the Hurricanes.

His Game 2 performance proved far less ideal. McNabb exited Thursday's contest after just a handful of shifts, heading to the locker room after taking a puck to the face.

Here's the latest on McNabb's injury and status moving forward.

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Brayden McNabb injury update

McNabb was struck by a puck to the face in the first period of Thursday's game. The incident took place at the 9:08 mark of the frame. Nikolaj Ehlers fired a slapshot towards the cage that rose, catching McNabb in the head. He was wearing a visor.

The Vegas defenseman collapsed to the ice after taking the shot. He immediately grabbed his face and rushed to the locker room as a member of the Golden Knights' medical staff handed him a towel.

Vegas ruled him out for the remainder of the game shortly after his exit. ESPN's Emily Kaplan later reported that McNabb had left the arena and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

On Friday morning, John Tortorella said the team didn't have any new information but McNabb will travel with the team back to Las Vegas.

McNabb returned to action one game later, turning out in Game 3.

What happened to Brayden McNabb?

McNabb exited the game after taking an Ehlers slapshot to the face in the first period of Thursday's game. He was summarily ruled out, with ESPN's Emily Kaplan reporting that McNabb exited the arena to undergo additional evaluation at a local hospital. McNabb left the ice under his own power.