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Evan Bouchard Knocked Out of World Hockey Championship Quarterfinal
Ryan Lindgren was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct after the high check, and Bouchard appeared unconscious on the ice.
- On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Team Canada defenceman Evan Bouchard left the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Switzerland Quarterfinal against Team USA after sustaining a high check to the head from USA defenceman Ryan Lindgren.
- Lindgren was ejected with a five-minute major and game misconduct following the collision, which left Bouchard appearing unconscious on the ice before he was helped to the dressing room.
- NHL insider Frank Seravalli raised "serious concern" regarding the injury, citing reports that the 26-year-old Edmonton Oilers star experienced concussion-like symptoms during this year's playoffs, despite denials from Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman.
- Canada secured a 4-0 victory over the United States, advancing in the tournament despite losing Bouchard for the remainder of the game, with San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini scoring on the power play.
- Head coach Misha Donskov is expected to provide a further update on Bouchard's status once the game concludes, as the team awaits medical evaluation on his potential return to the tournament.
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