MOSCOW, November 15 Forward of the National Hockey League (NHL) club ) Washington Capitals Anthony Mantha admitted that he lost his hearing for six days after he was hit by a puck thrown by forward Evgeny Kuznetsov, journalist Tom Gulitti reports on social network X.
The incident occurred on November 8 in a match against the Florida Panthers.
After Mantu was hit by a puck, the eardrum of his left ear ruptured. According to the hockey player, he lost the ability to hear in this ear for six days, but his hearing is now beginning to return. He also received several stitches.
It is noted that Mantha will be able to play against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night Moscow time.