Believe it or not, the worst injury from last Friday’s game between the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals had nothing to do with the line brawl that broke out in the third period. Earlier in the game, Flyers forward Steve Downie dropped the gloves with Capitals forward Aaron Volpatti. The end result was painful for Downie. Here’s what his eye looked like just after the fight ended:
Volpatti, who is known for being a great fighter, rocked Downie with a left hand directly to the right eye. According to Eye on Hockey, Downie remained in the hospital for two nights after the game for observation. Reporters got a look at the aftermath on Thursday:
Steve Downie sports shiner. Will not play tonight. #Flyers pic.twitter.com/W4tGPSeCaZ
— Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) November 7, 2013
For obvious reasons, Downie is not playing on Thursday night. Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Daily News shared another photo, noting that Downie is dealing with swollen sinuses and nerve issues.
Downie says swollen sinuses, nerve issues impeding return. Orbital not fractured; no vision issues. #Flyers pic.twitter.com/jhIJbJFZCL
— Marcus Hayes (@inkstainedretch) November 7, 2013
See, kids — dropping the gloves isn’t always cool. Unless, of course, you’re looking to go as Satan for Halloween. Then I guess you can kill two birds with one stone by getting banged out.
