Pacioretty has Fractured Vertebrae/Severe Concussion

After last night's hit by Zdeno Chara (whom received a 5 minute major penalty, game misconduct for interference), Montreal's Max Pacioretty sustained a fractured 4th servical vertebrae and severe concussion as a result.

  To be fair, the hit by Chara did not look malicious, more so careless as he was trying to rub Pacioretty out of the play, although the puck had moved forward from their position which made the interference call.

Here is video of the play

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