Nashville Predators' Kevin Fiala Hospitalized After Brutal Hit Into Boards In St. Louis

A scary scene unraveled in St. Louis on Wednesday night when Nashville Predators rookie Kevin Fiala was hit into the boards by St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo.

Fiala slams hard into the boards. Trainers on the ice. #STLvsNSH

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) April 27, 2017

Fiala being stretchered off the ice. #STLvsNSH

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) April 27, 2017

Quick delay taking place at Scottrade Center as they wait for another ambulance to arrive. #STLvsNSH

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) April 27, 2017

The Predators confirmed Fiala was in stable condition while he was via transit to a St. Louis area hospital.

Update: Fiala is going to a local hospital for further evaluation. He is alert and in stable condition. #STLvsNSH

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) April 27, 2017

Just minutes later, the Predators added to their lead thanks to an incredible goal by P.K. Subban.

PK Subban with the absolute bomb pic.twitter.com/NEjks09mGd

— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) April 27, 2017

We’ll update you on Fiala’s condition as soon as news is made….