The injury was a freak accident as a puck was deflected into the Sharks' bench, striking Vitek Vanecek in the face, causing immediate medical attention.
Longtime Sharks analyst Drew Remenda remarked on the unexpected nature of the incident, noting the rarity of backup goalies wearing face masks while on the bench.
After Vanecek was injured following a puck redirect, Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky provided no immediate update, leaving the player's status uncertain heading into their next game.
The Sharks will be looking to recover after losing 4-3 to the Jets, with backup goalie Alexandar Georgiev performing well despite the unexpected circumstances.
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