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Maple Leafs’ Daniel Winnik Knocked Unconscious; Stretchered Off Ice (Video)

By Josh Sanchez

Nov 6, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Daniel Winnik (26) is treated on the ice after sustaining an injury in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Daniel Winnik (26) is treated on the ice after sustaining an injury in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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On Thursday night, Toronto Maple Leafs center Daniel Winnik left the game after being knocked unconscious when he hit his head on the ice after a big hit.

In the first period of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Thursday night game against the Colorado Avalanche, there was a frightening scene involving Toronto center Daniel Winnik.

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Winnik collided with Avalanche defenseman Jan Hejda near the Colorado blue line less than one minute into the game.

After being upended, Daniel Winnik tumbled head first into the ice and was knocked unconscious from the blow sustained to his head. He remained on the ice until receiving medical attention.

Winnik was attended to by the team’s medical staff before being placed on a backboard and then being stretchered off of the ice.

Video of the collision between Daniel Winnik and Jan Hejda can be seen below:

While it was scary to see Winnik on the ice motionless, the good news is that he appears to be recovering well.

Shortly after being taken away on a stretcher, the Maple Leafs announced that Winnik was alert and moving. That is obviously a very positive sign, but there is no official word on his diagnosis.

In 13 games this season, Winnik has one goal and six assists.

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