BREAKING: Blue Jackets Forward Exits Game with Mysterious Injury, Forcing Referees to End the Period Early

It was a scary scene at the end of the first period during tonight's game between the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs resulting in the period ending early.

Kuraly Injured; Fans Hold Their Breath

Late in the first period, Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly was part of an awkward collision and was forced to leave the game.

Paramedics rushed to help Kuraly and are currently working with him. The referees ended up calling the period off early and we await a further update.

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