NHL Investigates Injury Incident Involving Open Penalty Box Door

The NHL investigates the dangerous incident involving Tampa Bay Lightning's Pontus Holmberg, who injured his left arm after crashing into an unlatched penalty box door. This incident raises serious questions about safety protocols during games.

Holmberg was hurt in the third period of the Lightning's 4-2 loss to Buffalo, resulting in him leaving the game with his arm in a sling. Lightning coach Jon Cooper criticized the penalty box operator, suggesting they should be fired for the oversight. Holmberg fell awkwardly after a check from Buffalo's Peyton Krebs, colliding with the door as it opened to release a player.

This injury adds to the Lightning's woes as they already miss key players like Victor Hedman and Brandon Hagel. Both teams faced a flurry of penalties, frustrating Cooper, who felt it detracted from the game’s excitement. The Lightning and Buffalo are now tied for first in the Atlantic Division with 102 points each.