Connor Murphy Stretchered Off The Ice Following A Hit From Parker Kelly

[@ESUSAMEX]

Kelly had worry written all over his face. He wasn't trying hurt anyone. I love how everyone on both teams showed concern for Murphy. That's one of the many reasons NHL hockey is the best.

[@harryclarke632]

Every sport in the world shows concern when someone gets hurt in the game...

[@Kurtman88]

​@@harryclarke632 That's not true..combat sports. He also said it was one of many reasons. I bet you make a lot of comments that make you look like a dickhead.

[@Z0RDR4CK]

of course you want to hurt the opponent, make it difficult for him in the game and he should feel and think all the time that you are there and that you will hurt him again. *but a player almost never intends to injure the opponent seriously.* bruises, scratches, lacerations and the like, these are the things that have always defined hockey. the fistfights are almost a kind of synonym for hockey - in no other sport is something like that tolerated. *but here, too, almost no one has the intention of seriously injuring anyone.*

[@rogerzotti1]

well said...

[@Sonofawildanimal4241]

What happened to him?

[@GlyntTheCat]

There's honestly something haunting about an expectant silence during a injury stoppage. Good show of respect by the fans in attendance.

[@CptMunson15]

Totally agree . That whole arena was as quiet as people in a church

[@blizzard2oo]

Just my 2 cents worth: If a player is sidelined missing games due to a hit, the hitter needs to be sidelined for the same number of games. Too many players have their career cut short due to hard hits.

[@ericweiler6571]

I love how an Ottawa player was helping a trainer or doctor from Chicago on the ice. Great sportsmanship

[@jsalas5400]

The fact that he stopped playing as soon as he hit him shows it was completely unintentional and not dirty...just looked like an awkward "fall"

[@SonicSlicer]

I'm convinced that it wasn't a dirty/malicious hit, just a check that went sideways. Unfortunately, for Kelly, because it's a game misconduct penalty, the DoPS is going to take a look at it. Kelly's a young guy, and I don't think the DoPS is going to do much on him.

[@TimestampGuy2020]

You could see Parker Kelly felt absolutely terrible about the hit

[@xtripledee8022]

Head on a swivel, Murphy needs to recognize the check coming and protect himself there. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Seeing this too often these days, players not protecting themselves.

[@jordanray6459]

@@xtripledee8022 I agree, there needs to be more accountability on the players taking a hit. It seems as though a lot of players turn their back in order to protect themselves but it needs to be taught from a young age to take the hit square on. When I was in minor hockey they had stop signs on the back of our jerseys but a lot of players used that to their advantage to draw a penalty and coaches were also teaching them to do this, which resulted in a lot of injuries.

[@xtripledee8022]

@@jordanray6459 It is, or at least it was, when I was playing youth hockey. I was taught to expect a hit and protect myself anytime I retrieve or play the puck near the boards/in the corners. Not sure who started teaching players to turn their backs, it's not the right way to play the game.

[@jordanray6459]

@@xtripledee8022 I’m not sure where this mentality came from. I speculate coaches and players saw an opportunity with the stop signs to gain an advantage by drawing a penalty. I know from when I was playing this is what other teams were doing. My dad was my coach and he was told by an opposing coach he was telling his players to turn when they saw number 2 (me) coming towards them. That game specifically, the player that turned was the coach’s son and he was taken off the ice in a stretcher with me getting a game misconduct. I was 6’1” when I was 14 and I hit hard, when a player turns his back at the last minute I wasn’t able to adjust in time and kids got hurt. It was unfortunate and I felt bad for the kid but it was his dad that caused that imo. I’m willing to take responsibility for making a mistake but that’s a piss poor way to play hockey.

[@TyPlaysHD]

Its not a dirty hit. Its a bad timing of him turning & no ability to stop. The genuine look of concern & upset on Kelly’s face

[@BobbySacamano]

Who said it was dirty?

[@carasmussen27]

@@BobbySacamano it was worthy of going to the sin bin. Kelly got screwed NO way that is a game misconduct. Not a cheap shot at all.

[@olivia-jc6uu]

@@carasmussen27 he may not have meant it and yes its bad timing, but whenever a player gets hit from behind, its always a game misconduct no matter the results.

[@DavidJordan-gz5dw]

1720

[@jimduddleston9845]

Watching this a year later, I think it's better that they took the opposing player off the ice. For his own good. there's no telling if somebody on the Blackhawks would have retaliated with a dirty hit.

[@Slayer_7666]

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming. Seeing both teams, not just his own teammates. Showing care. NHL has many, many players who are just…despite how aggravating they may be to play against…they have class. I don’t remember hearing about this last season, but…sadly, I am grateful to have seen this now.

[@postymalone5580]

HEARTBREAKING WHAT IN THE HELL R U TALKING ABOUT

[@asmith4328]

It is a senator that was signalling first for help too

[@karlkarlsson9126]

It's NHL, players do care for each-other if it's serious, you don't reach NHL anymore if you have minor mentality.

[@Barsik.444]

@@karlkarlsson9126 Можно подумать, что у Вас интеллект высокий.

[@karlkarlsson9126]

@@Barsik.444 Я тоже могу говорить на этом языке!

[@GuireGod]

When you’re already committed to a hit and the player getting hit changed posture out of no where, there’s no changing the hit at this point.

[@matteout_woodworking]

Fast pace hard hitting game. Sometimes this happens and you can see that a Hawks player came right away to start something and Kelly's face said it all.

[@jazzybeardancer]

Kelly was concerned and you can see how the Senator and Blackhawk players did not hesitate to bring the doctors. Scary anytime you see a stretcher on the ice but gotta give it to the players for class act in handling themselves

[@CMA_Editor]

I can tell that Kelly wasn't trying to hurt Murphy, he was just trying to do a regular hit.

[@Sonofawildanimal4241]

What was Murphy’s injury?

[@bordosense]

@@Sonofawildanimal4241 had a concussion.

[@Sonofawildanimal4241]

@@bordosense thanks

[@Stevedrums741]

Just a hockey play gone wrong. No malice there.

[@francoisverkoczy5659]

It was meant to be a solid shoulder on shoulder hit... at that speed and timing, no way he could fully readjust..

[@teganluvs_uu]

I think we all can tell that Murphy getting hurt wasn't Kelly's intentions. Another reason why NHL is the best. Both teams were down on one knee showing their concern and tapping their sticks to show their respect for Murphy.

[@katherineelmer3648]

Man ouch that hurt. I feel sorry for both players it sucks but at least he is ok and both teams were worried about him.

[@Хирург-й1з]

Здоровья ему! Пусть поправляется, желаю чтобы он встал на ноги и вернулся в полном здравии домой из больницы! И чтобы продолжал получать полноценное удовольствие от жизни рядом со своими близкими!

[@truthseeker2466]

Just a freak thing. I played hockey my whole youth. It's bang bang. He changed direction right when he checked him. He absolutely meant no malice. Everyone knows the dangers. Hope he recovers quick and don't bash the checker it's his job

[@Tyler_Durden_562]

That's a completely typical and legal hit.. unfortunately it just ends badly like this from time to time

[@andreaswiebe5175]

you would have gone to the bones like that, and a boom in sick leave for a month, and when you finish hockey, then you are just a wreck and not a person

[@craiiiggoesrawr4543]

It turned out to be a hit to the numbers against the board, admittedly there’s nothing he could have done about it, but due to the letter of the law it’s a misconduct

[@justinperry68]

Never turn back on a hit, you will take it in the back, unfortunate incident, hope he was ok

[@dalebrooks304]

This is why I'm saying that he didn't protect himself. Players don't protect themselves anymore because they are trying to draw a penalty.

[@drebk]

@@dalebrooks304 wtf? He tried to slip the check. You look like a genius if you pull it off. And sometimes you take an awkward hit

[@msed71]

Здоровья тебе парень! с Любовью из России!

[@christophermoltisanti9595]

SLAVA UKRAINI

[@msed71]

@@christophermoltisanti9595 СЛАВА РОССИИ!

[@dakreality9569]

@@christophermoltisanti9595 Ukraine no longer exists

[@christophermoltisanti9595]

@@dakreality9569 will see

[@Max_Da_G]

@@dakreality9569 Christopher Moltisanti was druggo ;)

[@wanhedax1003]

Dude this is almost unbelievable but u can believe it cuz bigger hits have happens in the NHL, this was just an accident. But damn he was out cold.

[@tchevrier]

I'll be the first one to drive the "you can't hit a player in the back into the boards", HOWEVER..... Murphy turned his back to Kelly at the last second. I'm not sure there was much Kelly could do at that point in time. Very unfortunate. If Murphy hadn't hit his chin on the corner of the boards I don't think he would have been knocked out.

[@buixrule]

That was a clean hit. Doesn't even seem to bear any further contemplation on that part. Just the perfect storm type hit.

[@plavine99]

I looked this game up ( 3/12/21 if you are curious) - Kelly was penalized for boarding - which isn’t even the correct call- if anything it was checking from behind.

[@ВенераРозметова]

При ударе защемился нерв....оклимается...больно..очень больно...

[@blueberry_quest]

Kelly wasn’t trying to hurt anyone he was trying to have fun and you could tell by the look on his face you know he didn’t mean to hurt Murphy

[@MarblesPredictFooty]

Saw this live, (you can see me In between the benches, 6:16) I was so concerned for Connor Murphy, coming back to Ottawa in February. Hopefully not happening again.

[@PaulWilliams0]

I thought that I saw you sitting there.

[@blaine6097]

Oh wow its you!

[@ИгорьСоколов-ы8э]

Здоровья парню, надеюсью что всё будет хорошо.

[@PalmAngel74]

Он умер

[@redblacknaginii4854]

@@PalmAngel74 не вводи человека в заблуждение. Нормально все с парнем, в феврале вернётся в игру. Просто потерял сознание.

[@DBR00]

Excellent commentating. These announcers really sounded concerned as well. 😊

[@isabelledavis2981]

I love 💗 when NHL players circle and gather and surrounded there teammates with injuries

[@Nicholasa155]

I know this is a tough topic. I know it's a penalty. However the hit didn't look violent, which is the scary part. You can see the worried look on Kelly's face

[@stephenchristian5739]

Can someone just reply to how is he now? im way out west we never watch these games,

[@abouttime5000]

That was not an illegal hit. The ref reacted to the player collapsing rather than the check. In fact Kelly was freezing Murphy and not driving him into the boards.

[@banzaiib]

Clean hit. You have some responsibility to protect yourself. It's a contact sport. Not a penalty.

[@greathoonta3461]

By th rule book this is actually a penalty. It doesn’t matter if he turned last second, you still followed through on a potentially dangerous hit

[@АльбертАхмедчин-п4э]

Здоровья Коннор!!!Россия с тобой!!!❤

[@IronSwan73]

I remember being taught never face the boards like that. Now days it's all I see

[@CoryR0691]

Of course, they're now taught to turn into the boards when they see a hit coming so they can draw a boarding penalty. He's fine, clean hit play hockey

[@Trumpetjoe40]

Wasn’t dirty hit. Just unfortunate result. It happens sometimes in hockey

[@jaykanou7331]

It’s an unfortunate outcome! It’s a hockey play stuff like this happens unfortunately! The game is so fast you can clearly see Kelly isn’t trying to injure him he’s trying to do his job and you can also clearly see his concern! It’s hockey it is what it is! Thank god that this injury hasn’t been as bad as it could’ve

[@ЕкатеринаМиронова-н9т]

Очень надеюсь, что прошло уже 11 месяцев и спортсмен уже в порядке!!!! Командный дух присутствует в двух командах, молодцы!!!

[@bigamigo4863]

I've said it once and I'll say it again....at a certain point players have to protect themselves......stop turning into the boards at the last second when you know a hit is coming !!!

[@BobbySacamano]

Lots of comments saying this absolutely wasn't a dirty hit. Who said it was? An illegal hit is way different than a dirty one. Dirty implies intentional.

[@michaeldroege1898]

Maybe because Kelly was put in the penalty box.

[@ЛебедевАнатолий-ч7с]

Это просто "несчастный случай ", в хоккее такое бывает. Здоровья и успешной карьеры, пострадавшему и Kelly. Он не виноват.

[@miketate3182]

No one was trying to hurt anyone yet in one of the fastest sports we have ever seen these hits are going to happen 😮❤😮

[@Music_is_my_religion]

I bet they finished the game hockey players are soo tough ❤

[@780biggz9]

Kid got knocked out by the glass😭😂😂😂😂 put that on his highlight reel

[@josephhetherington7318]

It seems to me they bring some of these old doctors on who don't seem to do much. It's all left to the trainers

[@davidshepherd397]

It's hard to imagine that any player would do an iffy hit on another when they all know that it could be them next time

[@aarongrimes6490]

I thought it was the Oshawa generals in the thumbnail 😂

[@jeenius9664]

No penalty there. Murphy turned his back at the last second.

[@YourOfficial_SreelheadsFan]

Does anyone know the injuries that occurred here? Or were they released at all?

[@nesta8273]

Crazy outcome from a hit that didnt look like it were that bad.

[@garrett5974]

Shit happens.... hope he's all good today.

[@vedantbhalla2571]

No one’s talking bout their music right after the hit 💀💀

[@harbs_cantina]

So what was the resulting injury(s) of that hit? Was scary to watch.

[@francoismartin361]

At the wrong place at the wrong time..Kelly did a normal NHL hit, that's very sad..

[@B.sacamano]

STOP TURNING AROUND AT THE GLASS!!! I hope he's ok.

[@CptMunson15]

I saw a check along the boards. Absolutely no intent on Kelly's part to injure. Of course there is concern for the Connor Murphy....but a 5 minute major and a game misconduct ? I don't know about that call .

[@jackmorrison8269]

He went to check, and at the last minute the other guy turned. You can see right away he was like oops, thats not what i wanted to do. Thats hockey tho.

[@TimestampGuy2020]

For sure. Kelly has absolutely zero intention to injure this man. Just happens 🤷‍♂️

[@robbie3446]

Players back off hits like that every night. He was vulnerable and the hitter could have and should have let up, it's done EVERY night in the NHL or they would be losing players long term on a daily basis

[@robbie3446]

No that is not hockey

[@robbie3446]

Not what you" wanted to do" . Is like Oops my gun went off and shot my wife in the head, but that's okay because it's not what I wanted to do. Or I only hit him twice with that rebar didn't mean to kill him,so it's all good

[@alpearson9158]

@@robbie3446 you never played at a high level or you would know better

[@brandonthomas6862]

"obviously in some serious discomfort"...dude is straight unconscious man

[@bludika]

doesn't look intentional, he was trying to finish his check but Murphy went past the puck so it ended up being checked from behind instead of checking checked on the side.

[@akmens]

Is he ok ?

[@robinred1851]

How is Connor Murphy doing?? Why does nobody talk about that?? Obviously everybody is only interested if it was a foul or not. Tell me, is Murphy OK or not ??!!!

[@ваня-щ7к]

You can google

[@nnitro527]

Idk to me it looks like an accident, i remember when playing football stuff like this would happen all the time, 2 people from dif. teams going for the ball they dont see each other only the ball and they both get hit running around. No malicious intent, just happens, here it turned out rly bad, and in this sport speed just makes it worse. Happened to me several times in soccer its rly uncomfortable to say the least to get hit rly hard out of nowhere and go to the ground.

[@Aifelino]

I hope he is back on Ice now😱

[@SunnyDenmark]

It looks like the top of the hockey stick hit the back first and then Kelly himself made full contact but not intentionnelly

[@Sue-qc3gr]

Kelly looked so worried they should of let him out to see if he was okay

[@bbrowne8155]

Looks like a normal hit. That's hockey!

[@bighandsome9165]

Plays like this infuriate me as the blame plays solely on the victim. He puts himself in a vulnerable position when his opponent has no time to protect him. His opponent is doing his job by taking the body until he decides to suicide himself.

[@bradcole4693]

The puck passes by him, he turns to make the play and Kelly blindsides him from the back. Yes, that's a game misconduct. Kelly made a reckless play.

[@THELEAFSFAN]

Incidents like this are scary to watch

[@АлексейЕвдокимов-д7с]

Просто не удачно, нарушение под вопросом Здоровья тебе, быстрее в строй команды!!!

[@jerrydefrancesco9287]

Didn't even hit him that hard , freak accident. There was absolutely no intentional malice there.

[@allisonbailey6983]

I would say it was on accident because Connor Murphy usually does that

[@sandrasanders706]

I didn't hear about this. Is he OK now?

[@adamcartwright4096]

Bad hit but to be fair Murphy turned the last second. Hate to see this happen. But good how all the players on both teams were there ready to help.

[@matthewmiller6987]

While it is always on the person making the hit to try and make sure they are making a clean hit there nothing he can do here he already leaning into the check he Murphy turns it’s just an unfortunate reminder to not turn with your back to the boards

[@christophernathanandwifesa6566]

What happened to him. Was he ok?

[@chrisbee9643]

You can see the worry in Parker Kelly's eyes!!! He was just as worried as everybody else!!! Class act of him at 05:46 Unlucky hit! No intention by him I'd say... Speedy and full recovery to Connor!!! I have no sympathy for Tkachuk, but at 05:44 he makes sure nobody trips over the bag!

[@ekujj13]

People watch hockey for the fighting….then suddenly are heartbroken when someone gets hurt. Genius

[@tealover7058]

People fighting and people getting hurt are two different things. Genius.

[@CMya018]

Nobody likes to see anyone getting hurt out there. But it needs to be said, stop turning your backs when you know somebody's coming!

[@SECPETE1]

That did not look like a dirt hit to me. I didn't see any intent on Kelly's part to injure the Hawk player. It looked like a clean check to me.

[@ramzavalts1181]

Как говорится, на ровном месте,до конца матча вообще не за что удалять.разве что самому этому игроку психологически былоб тяжело матч доигрывать.

[@dertyJ3RZ]

That was a good check. He didn’t protect himself

[@chadthedad11723]

Kelly was distraught he felt so bad I'm glad they let him tap his stick on the ice 🤙🏻

[@flamedphoenix84]

This is the reason I want to see Ref calling players that turn there back on a player coming towards them. This is what happens. I have seen too many plays in the NHL in the last 5 years that players turn when they see someone coming towards them to force a penalty because they believe they will not get hurt. I know this is not the situation here but we you do in practice. It become nature to do it all the time even when you don't want to. they really need to get back to what Mike Bossy did when players where near the board and he explained that you always need to protect yourself. The video is Call Smart Hockey. It was a great video that came out in 1988. Why don't we see player doing this instead of what they have been doing. I hate seeing player getting hurt because of this.

[@mansplain3626]

Shouldn’t even be a penalty. Too many guys putting themselves in a dangerous position a split second before contact.

[@MichaelKervin-d8c]

Kelly did it before to Larkin and Joseph is a nut case too. Suspensions for guys like these two

[@claudiovillagra2399]

“I think what really hurt him was the hockey stick to the back, which the rival player drove into him.”

[@donnaobryan4359]

We in Chicago take care of our own! Nothing can break that bond. It shows right here Connor’s team mates on the ice respect!

[@RobertAuch]

You 8 months ago vs. You now what do you think about Parker Kelly?

[@frankdalton483]

The respectful silence of twenty thousand people impressed me.

[@CoryR0691]

Clean Hit! Chicago turned into the boards when he saw Kelly coming to instigate a boarding call👍🏻

[@edpottinger849]

Murphy was knocked out on that play,you could see it.He was making the same reactions a boxer does when he gets caught with a shot he doesnt see.He cant take another hit like that or his career is done.I hope not he is a very good player

[@AJ72281]

Did Kelly contact Murphy afterwards to apologize and make sure he was alright. That was obviously not intentional, just bad luck that it unfolded in that way. But like I said, it would be nice to see if Kelly did reach out. Just as a character evaluation. He seemed concerned…..

[@scottsundt5288]

So if it’s not intentional why would an apology be needed? Fine about the checking in on him, but an apology is 100% not relevant

[@AJ72281]

@@scottsundt5288 So, according to that logic, if you unintentionally step on someone’s foot while walking you don’t apologize?

[@merlbartley7243]

this wouldn't happen if he didn't turn his back! Christ how many times is this going to happen before it get though their thick skulls!

[@BrookeOldham-m7x]

Hopefully that he will be okay

[@jasonsester8170]

How is he doing

[@f0rumrr]

I saw no malicious intent, he even braced himself after impact knowing something is not right.

[@ebrown9345]

That's just hockey, but exactly when were they gonna check on him ????

[@post1113]

Did anyone in Canada call the cops on the hit?

[@bobbilly5960]

Kids. DONT turn your back like this when your 6 inches from the boards. They teach this stuff to 12 year olds.