(Denver) Colorado Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano suffered a broken neck in Game 6 of the first-round series against the Seattle Kraken on Friday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Cogliano will be sidelined indefinitely, added the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity as the team did not disclose the injury.
The incident occurred when Jordan Eberle tackled Cogliano dangerously. Eberle was punished for giving tape.
Cogliano initially took over the locker room, but returned to action later in the game as the Avalanche won 4-1 to tie the series 3-3. The final game will be presented Sunday in Denver.
Eberle did not have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety, which means he will not receive any additional punishment.
Cogliano, 35, helped the Avalanche win the Stanley Cup last spring. His 120 career playoff games are a team high right now.
The Avalanche are already without captain Gabriel Landeskog, who hasn’t played this season due to knee surgery. Forward Valeri Nichushkin is also sidelined for personal reasons.
With contributions from Stephen Whyno, Associated Press