Panthers Lose to Sabres; Zednik in Stable Condition

The least important news regarding yesterday's game vs the Buffalo Sabres was that the Panthers lost 5-3. Midway through the 3rd period, Olli Jokinen was forced to the ice. On the way down, his skate cut a gash into Richard Zednik's neck.

The Panthers forward was rushed off the ice and taken to a local hospital where he underwent surgery to repair the damage. Thankfully, he is in stable condition for now.

The gruesome scene nearly caused the game to be postponed, with the Sabres leading 4-3. Olli Jokinen for one didn't think it should have continued.

"We shouldn't have finished the game," Jokinen said. "I saw the replay, that it was my skate that hit him in the throat. I think we were all in shock. I've never seen anything like that. There are bigger things than [finishing the game]. It was terrifying."

The defeat leaves Florida 2 points out of the division lead and 4 out of the 8th seed. However, I would imagine our players' minds will be on their teammate until he is back on the ice.