Scary scene in NY after Johnny Boychuk takes a skate blade to the throat

Near the end of the 2nd period of tonight’s game between the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs, Islanders blue liner Johnny Boychuk took a Mitch Marner skate blade to the neck area.

Boychuk immediately left the ice with a bloody towel wrapped around his throat. 

Here’s the play in question:

Yikes… that’s scary, scary stuff.

Here’s hoping Boychuk is alright. Standby for an official update from the team.

UPDATE: Boychuk has returned to the bench, but has yet to play in the third period. At the very least, he seems healthy. Thank goodness.