Matt Duchene loses part of his finger during recent game

On March 26th the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the Nashville Predators. With the Predators looking to make a late surge for the playoffs, the team was doing everything in their power to get the victory. That includes putting their body on the line to get in front of as many shots as possible.

Unfortunately for Matt Duchene that sacrifice came at a heavy cost after blocking a shot. After blocking a shot Duchene took off his glove and headed towards the bench. When Duchene eventually looked into his glove the tip of his finger remained inside.

Duchene, 32, hasn't played a game for the Predators since this injury. The Predators currently sit 5 points out of the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. There hasn't been much information provided about whether Duchene will play again this season, but at this point it appears unlikely.

This is just another example of how tough hockey players truly are.

MUST READ

10 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Two Maple Leafs Reporters Have Tense Altercation on Mitch Marner's Market Value

11 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Nashville Predators Practice Takes a Nasty Turn as Players Fight On the Ice Due to Mounting Frustration

13 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks John Gibson Reportedly Willing to Waive No-Trade Clause for One Specific Team

14 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Toronto Maple Leafs on the Verge of a Significant Forward Trade Per Top NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman

15 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Connor Bedard Rapidly Losing His Confidence: Comments at Practice Worrying Fans

17 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Johnny Gaudreau's Wife Meredith Has Emotional Reaction to Beautiful Fan Tribute to Her Late Husband

19 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Brad Marchand Traded by the Boston Bruins? Top NHL Insider Lists Him as a Possible Player to Move

20 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad Loses His Cool and Insults Fan

MORE STORIES