Canucks’ Filip Chytil leaves preseason game with injury after colliding with referee

Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil left Thursday's preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers after colliding with referee Riley Brace. Late in the first period, Chytil collided with Brace and crashed headfirst into the end boards before going to the dressing room. Head coach Manny Malhotra confirmed after Vancouver's 2-1 loss that Chytil is having his shoulder evaluated.

The collision was described as an accident, and Brace remained in the game following the incident. Chytil has an extensive history of head and facial injuries, having previously missed significant time due to concussions and fractures while playing for both the New York Rangers and Vancouver.