Michal Neuvirth fainted during the game

[@skylaresposito]

I love when the opposite team doctors help him

[@rulinghabs]

LoganEspo why? To the doctor it is just someone in need of medical attention.

[@dustinnunez5077]

LoganEspo Drs take an oath save life’s doesn’t matter what the situation is doesn’t matter about teams for them it’s an oath

[@devpatel7154]

LoganEspo same

[@1georgekitchen]

Lol... Does this really need to he said? As if a doctor would consider not helping and letting someone die, because his loyalty to his team would be questioned.

[@tionlover]

LoganEspo 😂😂 what is supposed to do taunt the mf while he’s ko’d?

[@thes2612]

Nothing warms my heart like when an opposing member of the team you're playing against frantically waving medical staff on to the ice to ensure that you are okay and being help. I love seeing people get crushed against the glass but I also love seeing people helps those when they need it

[@jotex4579]

Me too. That's just wonderful that no matter who, opponent, teammate or staff member of the team, there are players that respect each other.

[@kt3622]

Nick M The other team wants to win but they never want to see anybody injured

[@miniontm69]

That's Hockey for ya

[@JordanSlash]

Marchand would have tried stomp on his neck with his skate when he was down when nobody was looking. 99% of the NHL are decent guys, some of them not so much.

[@shazam992]

Humans are weird huh?

[@Milkyway_Wishes]

Wow... I have never seen a fully quiet arena before

[@Ryan-vi2qy]

Probly it's because you can't see sound..........

[@MikeConleyFan]

Obviously you've never watched a hurricane game

[@LaKellita]

Really? Where were you in 2013 when Boston got bombed?

[@nicksojka7457]

YOSHI YO Obviously you haven't either.

[@BobBob-py9iw]

Guess you’ve never been to a panthers game

[@bluedevil0704]

He passed out due to a chest cold that he had. He was dehydrated by the cold (which lowers your blood pressure and speeds up your heart rate when you are dehydrated) and also the medication he was taking for the cold had antihistamines in it also accelerates heart rate, dehydrates you, and also lowers blood pressure due to the sedating affect. Add that to the fact his physical stress he was under and it caused a drop in his blood pressure that caused him to faint.

[@jillh7403]

Thank you for letting us know, I was worried.

[@constancedrolet2567]

Thanks

[@timlarsson3634]

Holy shit 5Head

[@brodyplaysthebaritone]

Waiting for the “DAMN MR PSYCHOLOGY” comments, don’t mind me

[@jeffmiller903]

Well hell, no sense in finishing the video now.

[@riyathim3771]

The reaction of his teammates when he fainted was honestly the response that really warmed me

[@liamegan9596]

Agreed, and the fact the other team rushed over to see what was happening

[@Priam66]

having a guy fall like that for no reason, everyone was thinking heart attack

[@flapawangatang6209]

If this were playoffs however, I bet it would be very different.

[@kylervasfaret4072]

@@flapawangatang6209 i doubt that with every fiber of my being.

[@riyathim3771]

@@flapawangatang6209 I actually really doubt that dude

[@davrogrz5286]

The respectful silence is deafening. Greatest sports fans are hockey fans👍

[@majorcarver3504]

dav rogrz I think that’s a human thing regardless of sport

[@blake3474]

As if people are gonna stop caring about a human being because they're on the opposing team...

[@bannabana1988]

Umm the philly flyers started booing when they were losing on the same day they did a minute silence for an old coach who died not classy at all.

[@cobrak1ngs]

KingDrifterz it's Philly they can't help it

[@TRKISH324]

@@cobrak1ngs yeah, I think this appears positive cause it's the Flyers goalie. Had it been Schneider, we may have heard some "Boo's" but I hope not.

[@wsdtla2132]

I dont watch hockey. But, I wish this guy the best.

[@codinginzen8793]

You should

[@limitless4249]

Are you seriously implying it's special or surprising that, despite not being a hockey viewer, you are an empathetic human being?

[@marthaneufeld8787]

You totally should

[@ok0sk111]

You just did :/

[@princessas7950]

@@limitless4249 innit. These people act like it's an achievement that they hope he's okay because they support a different team or something

[@MScorpioM]

This is a reminder to all of us that it's just a game, and there are things that matter more than that. I can't even imagine what his family felt when they saw it happen. I hope its nothing too serious and Michael recovers soon.

[@ghost_curse]

Neuvirth made a full recovery. He's actually been playing quite a bit with Elliot injured.

[@akao4990]

Poor guy :( I know it happened a few years ago, but I still wish him all the best

[@masonpadulese4430]

AkaO lets go devils😈😈

[@tripdulecki1798]

Mason Padulese was that really necessary. You’re team is awful

[@pauljohnson3340]

@@tripdulecki1798 *Your*

[@rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899]

Paul Johnson okay Prince Albert

[@samanthacranford58]

So I don't know what happened... Please tell me

[@korey3826]

this was recommended to me after jay bouwmeester just collapsed on the bench

[@ciaranbarr8474]

Storm saaaame

[@flexy6754]

Same

[@cargeekboi4442]

Same

[@dajon661]

i watched that last night!

[@TRKISH324]

I had no idea they had to revive Bouwmeester. Jeeeezus....glad hes doing better

[@WelziFC7]

I remember watching this live. Been a flyers fan my whole life and it was heart stopping not knowing “did our goalkeeper just die?” I saw him moving and i breathed a sigh of relief. Happy to know he was okay.

[@sexbenis7394]

Year late but yeah can’t imagine seeing the goalie just collapse. Super scary stuff

[@flames7028]

Wayne Simmons got so scared he almost fell himself. Thank goodness Neuvirth was okay.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

He turned quick to go help the doctor

[@dimgelsinger2448]

Why i love hockey, not only did his own team (of course) jump in reaction but the other team did as well.

[@crashb133]

Man every sport has these moments. It's not only hockey

[@adamthebulldog2738]

You know what I like about this sport the fact that if something serious happens on the not only does the respective teams trainer go out on the ice but the opposing teams staff respond to in the moment they’re not enemies or opponents they’re just fellow human beings

[@adamthebulldog2738]

Randy Lehey fair enough just saying it’s extremely good sportsmanship I mean opposing team medic don’t have to come off the bench but they do

[@chesh1rek1tten]

So relieved he's alright. Feeling for him, I almost collapsed after my last game - I wasn't planned to even play, was battling the tail end of an infection and our starter told me an hour before the game he wasn't coming and neither was his backup. My blood sugar crushed during the game and I couldn't even undress by myself. It's so scary when your body betrays you. I can't even imagine how bad it was for him, not even getting off the ice under his own power.

[@TurbanatorGamer]

Man ever since Jiri Fischer's heart attack I always imagined the worst when seeing these things happen. I remember seeing the footage of Fischer's heart attack and I was shocked. Scary shit. I hope this guy is ok and cleared to play again soon!

[@sublime3784]

TurbanatorGamer or when Rich Peverley died on the bench and had to be paddled back to life in the hallway connected to the dressing room

[@lias5188]

sublime3784 so he lived?

[@iandhunt80]

Yes. He allegedly asked to go back in to the game.

[@jyritoivonen5818]

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[@carolyneargana5388]

So did Jay Boumeester

[@CatieCass]

Steve Mason was very sick, so that's why he didn't start this game. It was definitely something floating around the locker room because it was reported that Neuvirth wasn't feeling well at all before the game started, but he had no choice but to suit up and get to the net, thinking, hoping and praying that he'd be able to fight through it. Turns out that as soon as he went into the typical goalie stance during the time of the faceoff, everything just went dark, the lights got blurry, and boom. He fell. This was taken from a press conference Neuvirth gave upon being released from the hospital. I think it was just a bad sinus infection, which can feel like death itself (speaking from experience).

[@joeydoink-doink742]

It was anthrax

[@tinotse2007]

It was a quick relief when the Flyers got Anthony Stolarz at the next sudden call up by the Head Coach while Sitting at the bench. Thank Goodness Michal is alright at the time. Yeah. those Goalie Uniforms do weighs a lot.

[@drmayeda1930]

@@tinotse2007 I don't follow hockey it isn't very big here. How many goalies does a team have on their roster.

[@tinotse2007]

@@drmayeda1930 Normally on any Hockey team their,s 2 Goalies . Just sometimes Coaches bring in a 3rd Goalie for Emergencies. Should the Starters or the Second guy gets injured. But in every NHL Teams have 2 Goalies.

[@tinotse2007]

@@drmayeda1930 All NHL Teams have 2 Goalies

[@Bdan-ez6jv]

I hope he feels better. Great to see the flyers and dev's doctors coming together to help him. Events like this show how great the game is

[@denisecaskey1493]

Scary shit! I'm not a Flyers fan, but this brought tears to my eyes. Even two years later, I feel so bad for him.

[@squantopeters9564]

Yeah it's horrible for a young player like him to have to deal with something like this ik this was a while ago but it still is sad to see

[@Rockhound6165]

I gained a lot of respect for the Devils' franchise from this. To see their trainers run out without hesitation shows how much of a family the NHL is. Same for the Devils player who motioned for the paramedics to come.

[@childhoodtraumakid4063]

Hey-o, Penguins fan here, I know we're intense rivals and shit like that, but I sincerely hope that he was okay. It's _never_ okay when _any_ member of _any_ team just passes out like that. Stay strong, Neuvirth. You're a Flyer, and an Eastern Pennsylvanian.

[@zeder3039]

Still young. I wish him all the best. from Russia.

[@silentman7773]

I remember him from his days in the echl with the stingrays, he was a really great guy and a very talented goalie. I wish him the best of luck.

[@beyondaercsx9457]

Silentman 77 where is he now

[@blindless6880]

It’s great to see the other team being concerned and worried, waving in doctors , and even having the opposite team’s doctor attend to the goalie. Amazing.

[@Capt_Killingfield]

5:13 It happens quickly, but when the goalie drops, you can see the closest ref skate towards him. The ref only sees him out of the corner of his eye, and he begins immediately skating towards the goalie, but doesn't look at him. His eyes stay on the face-off. Weird, but something about that split second screams professionalism to me. Like he'd seen goalies pass out many times before. I would have stared in shock for a second, wondering if it was a joke.

[@kellyseth9]

It is really nice for the NJ Devils player to like wave his hand for help.

[@bigdaddy832]

say what you want about NJ, and i’m not a devils fan, but the fact that the medical staff came out is so respectful. i love this side of the NHL.

[@Wesablo]

I'm so glad they showed the bench reaction a second time after the 1st one got cut off. Amazing.

[@trevorking1021]

Seriously hoping that he's okay. Hope he's healthy and everything's fine

[@LaKellita]

Well he still plays for the Flyers so it's debatable.

[@illuminatiaqi6130]

Did you even watch the video

[@ammo1238]

@@LaKellita LMFAO

[@nicholascrate3180]

@@LaKellita 💀😂

[@RippanCSGO]

Its always terrifying when stuff like this happens in any sport. Glad to see how fast the players and staff reacted in both teams.

[@Max_m]

Good for ref St. Pierre for noticing it immediately

[@FaRRoWOBV]

That is awesome that both trainers came to help him out great sportsmanship hope he ok

[@moserr11]

I watched him play in Hershey. Many times....and THAT is pressure. You got to have it wired together to play where you are expected to win. All the time. Every time. And he was great.....we invented the "Nuevy" chant.

[@SuperJolla84]

Unrelated to the injury, but I thought it was funny how Simmonds nearly breaks him leg after hopping on the ice.

[@KennyCannon]

I thought he was gonna fight someone

[@patbrennan6572]

wayne was concerned for micaeal , they're like brothers when teammates..

[@Ch3ri0]

AfroJumper He cant skate

[@crackingtheshell7959]

looked like simmonds straight up panicked. completely worried and unable to decide what to do

[@mrfortnite8374]

AfroJumper me to

[@jeremiahsays9623]

Pens fan.. I actually teared up

[@katiekins17]

Jeremiah Gerhart I teared up too! It's so scary, hopefully it's nothing serious.

[@squantopeters9564]

@Cheyanne Elizabeth rivalry's don't matter when it comes to a player's health besides Crosby but when a player especially a young one gets seriously injured or just collapses on the ice it's a huge cause for concern and most fans forget about that entirely

[@Nstarksy-91]

Wayne Simmonds full on almost broke his leg after trying to turn around to help the doctor on the ice

[@nicksbroarmy2476]

you cant help but feel for this guy hoping hes alright no matter what team you cheer for

[@willgriffin5647]

I love seeing the Devil's trainer out there and even Devil's players called both of them over. Seeing two rivals care about each other's safety shows how much of family the NHL is.

[@Mynameisntwarren]

A game is just that a game. I can't stand the Flyers as I am a devil's fan, but when it comes to this kind of stuff sportsmanship and respect take precedence.

[@swishh_1609]

@Nice Day stfu fuck you too

[@thedarkenedlightgem4019]

I love how even the Devils players and doctors checked on him.

[@patbrennan6572]

I had a stroke about 10 years ago and that could be what happened to micheal, the important thing is to get to a hospital as soon as possible, a stroke knows no age limit and I wish him the best..

[@TheNonMakeupGuru]

it wasnt a stroke, he was just really sick and passed out from it

[@blake3474]

Dehydration

[@UngasBungus69]

Apple Car wasn’t dehydrated. He was sick

[@blake3474]

@@UngasBungus69 probably a bit of both

[@Ironclad6661]

@@UngasBungus69 If he was sick and playing in net it was probably from dehydration from the sickness so it was dehydration.

[@Undross]

I love how everyone comes together in moments like this truly amazing :) even though a horrible situation but he's ok as of 2018 haha

[@mrdrumsticks1257]

I'm glad to here the respect of players and fans and coaches thats hockey

[@astronautdolphindetective6908]

its good to see the NJ trainers and docs were concered hockey is a amazing sport

[@Bicurious_George]

The toys when they hear Andy is coming.

[@ogreman-lll-957]

Janet Jackson I guess we can laugh at it now since he’s ok

[@delladalton2865]

U shouldn't say shit like that

[@charlybrooks4842]

@@delladalton2865 welcome to the internet

[@hallejimenez7129]

It's real funny the first time I watched Michal was when I saw this game live at a restaurant. I thought oh god is he alright? Still to this day he is still my favorite player of all time. I even got to see him at the flyer's carnival last year it was amazing!(not trying to drag) Some people say he is bad or that he should get traded, but I think he is just perfect being his 'little' czech self!

[@UlsterPaddy1]

best wishes from Vancouver

[@zacharyjones7948]

Simmonds nearly broke his ankles trying to get back to the bench to help the trainer

[@florida7778]

Seems like every Sunday night when I know Monday is coming

[@Reginapats98]

Nothing hurts more than amazing goalies and players getting hurt 😭 I wished the best for him

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

This has to be up there with the most classy opposing team and crowd reaction I've ever seen. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE being silent and respectful, only waiting until they know he's okay to cheer and only sparsely at that so he gets his bearings. That and his teammates jumped up just as quickly as the ref who noticed. That is a team who will do anything for you.

[@heathenmke]

Crowd wasn’t for opposing team. Game was in Philly.

[@teamcanada9185]

5:50 Wayne Simonds nearly fell on the ice

[@lonnyfuller5806]

Life has a way of reminding us it's just a game

[@stanleyo5471]

I remember this game like it was yesterday it was my first game that I ever attended in person and it didn’t disappoint

[@SamStern-ih4dy]

So glad he was ok, also was heartwarming to see how clearly affected the crowd was as they went totally silent as well as both teams reactions. Events like this make you realize it's just a sport, even if you love the hell out of it.

[@mannieparedes9425]

i hope he feels better with prayers

[@Nick25808]

It’s so nice how teammates help other teammates so quickly

[@xcesar4impx666]

I hope . you are doing well . dear NHL warrior. at the end of the game. much love and respect for all this talent man on the ice.

[@edieeakin4887]

awe I loved that the other team helped!

[@n0txacker]

Очень порадовала реакция команды... Вот, что значит, один за всех и все за одного Надеюсь с ним все будет хорошо

[@Ella-fz4sg]

People don’t realize this but the goalie is the hardest job on the ice imagine having to be constantly aware where the puck is while bending down and also if you let a goal slip in imagine how upset you feel with yourself...Also no breaks on the ice the entire game

[@Ryan-vi2qy]

Lol it's not that hard

[@Ella-fz4sg]

Groove Champion ok we all have opinions

[@Ryan-vi2qy]

@@Ella-fz4sg really?

[@tanyawieczorek7943]

@@Ryan-vi2qy so when do you make your NHL debut?

[@Ryan-vi2qy]

@@tanyawieczorek7943 better chance than you. Shouldn't you be in the kitchen making a sandwich?

[@jeepTJMurdered]

THIS IS PART OF THE REASON IM LOYAL TO HOCKEY. COMING TOGETHER AS ONE

[@glassbottle15]

Toby Arguello in any sport they do this...

[@xanderburnett3343]

Who still watches this in 2020

[@ericwiitala5407]

That is absolutely horrifying. All is fine and all of a sudden, down he goes. No contact, nothing. At that moment no one knows anything which is scary. Even when he's on the gerny, he's still not right.

[@quacklurmie3998]

For once the two teams are getting along, I love watching hockey and seeing two teams talking or at least not arguing

[@thomasgasak9244]

Best of team work on both sides love it guys hopefully it happens to all teams doctors on both teams every game

[@arethouready]

wow this was so scary. Man I am glad to see everyone coming together immediatly to help him

[@carolyneargana5388]

This was on my recommended after Jay Boumeester had a cardiac arrest. And Scheen #10 has been there both times. It’s so scary. They had to revive Boumeester 😧

[@Biscuitchris7again]

4:10 I checked my Facebook.

[@HABSETLNH]

HAHAHA you got trolled right there :)

[@Twentythree33]

At that second, I got an ad.

[@nightmare348]

I remember watching this game, and I was extremely worried for Michal... Definitely a super tense moment.

[@LucianDevine]

Hate to see stuff like this happen, but I love to see the quick response time, and the assistance from the medical staff and players of the other team. Regardless of where you are at in the season, it's still just a game, and these guys are still only human.

[@revertinotse8582]

Anytime a Professional Player Collapses during a Game is very Scary & Shocking. In Michael Nuevirth Case. He would be Alright. Assumibly Coach of the Flyers said to him. Michael go home & Rest. The Team will play in your Absence. Get well.

[@TheNonMakeupGuru]

he was sent to the hospital...

[@Allfath3r]

Shades of Ondrej Pavelec

[@misha5992]

Allfath3r Both from Czech Republic

[@rcanuck19]

misa spi both good friends

[@misha5992]

Robin C And both good goalies.

[@juliusrock5839]

nah

[@parknik8617]

I was going to say this happened to pavelec too

[@anyal1987]

They all showed such genuine worry on their faces. ❤️

[@emberrr577]

There’s a lot of shade thrown between different teams, but I’m happy to see that everyone drops the act and comes together to help someone out when it’s needed

[@cicholdebannan]

50 lbs of equipment - that's how much on average an NHL goalie wears. I'm actually surprised this doesn't happen more often. Glad that he's okay.

[@benjaminblakemitchner8365]

Is he OK now? This is very scary and also very sad. I got a lump in my throat watching this. It's good how both teams care, though. That's really good.

[@ffBkLee]

Scary stuff. Hope he recovers well and have no further issues

[@mz_daisy6701]

Just shows the amount of respect the players have for one another. That was scary as hell

[@jakebudgell5857]

That sucks hope he's okay

[@aleksandrmaslennikov7759]

поправляйся мужик!!

[@SergeantBlue865]

Hockey is such a mature sport. In the end, they are regular people and want to aid others, even when they are on the opposing team. This is why I play and watch hockey and it’s my favorite sport, like when you play 7 tough games and you lose, they always will be happy and respectful and wish them luck

[@jennbaker4366]

Never ever have seen that in hockey I feel bad for him hope he did not die that would be crazy in hockey 😩😩

[@BLKSheep_91]

we were at the baby pens vs phantoms game and we were wondering why they pulled their goalie and left the arena so quick. after the game we were listening to the radio and they announced this happened and we got out answer why he was pulled. we might be rivals but still one big family. hope the guy is ok

[@moguy1973]

I forgot about this. Braden Schenn was there for this and now for Bouwmeester’s collapse the other night.

[@carolyneargana5388]

moguy1973 yeah that’s gotta be so scary

[@unclepauly3205]

I remember when this happened. Don’t think I’ve ever watched either of these teams before but I couldn’t find a decent game on and this popped up about 6 minutes before he fainted. I was SHOCKED when the camera just looked over and guy was just OUT. Good outcome all around and the medics from both teams are BEAUTIES as always.

[@Aubscouyt]

It's warms my heart that the other team was sometimes sounding him ik they just felt bad and wanted to cry and with his team

[@Kingsracing.]

That makes me cry

[@Lego88fan]

they said that he was sick earlier that day

[@TheSpacemannspiff]

Lego88fan yeah he was playing with the flu

[@justhurst99]

Lego88fan I heard that to

[@kirstinna]

wouldn’t be comfortable to have a fever and all that equipment on

[@caseyhyland3581]

@@kirstinna actually. It is. I've played with the flu as well as with high fever and colds and I actually always feel much better when I have my gear on idk why

[@rasheedjeffries5754]

Dude stfu....it was comfortable for you....not for him in this case

[@durant_productions4142]

This is why is love hockey , no matter what team your on everyone cares about each other no matter what !💯

[@davidmahan4000]

I hope that poor soul is OK. I'm sorry about what happened to that goaltender. BUT it warms my HEART ❤️ to see how fast he got medical ATTENTION! The compassion of all the members of New Jersey Devils, & the sympathetic support of every fan of the Wells Fargo Center that night. 😢 😭 🙏 🥺

[@wheeljack2279]

Man you never want to see something like that happen... Scary... 😨😨

[@beavus1269]

LET US PRAY

[@brendanschwartz1929]

I hope you feel better. 😃

[@Norentis]

Nothing more scary then when the whole stadium is quiet due to an injury.

[@billyrock8305]

neurocardiogenic syncope episode, a lack of oxygen to the brain, essentially a fainting event. Typically caused by Dehydration or low blood pressure. Possibly upper respiratory or sinus infection related. Most people who suffer from simple fainting have no underlying heart or neurological (nerve or brain) problem. People don’t realize the massive volume of profuse sweating that hockey players endure during a game. Especially so for goalies. Hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate some more. 💦p

[@carasmussen27]

I can remember years ago when i was a kid my mom fainted. Scared me so bad, she just fell to the floor. Luckily it was not anything serious. I think my dad took her to the ER and dropped us kids off at my grandparents.

[@dallasbrubaker6054]

Doctors on both side went out....that is great

[@isabelledavis2981]

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

[@bethanybear3176]

no matter what team ur on the opponent team still cares❤️🥰

[@markhamhouse7703]

I was at game but just finding vid now