Lightning's Girardi exits after taking slap shot to back of neck

There was a scary moment in Detroit on Sunday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Dan Girardi was struck in the back of the neck by a Martin Frk one-timer in the second period against the Red Wings.

Video of #Lightning Dan Girardi taking a puck to what looks to be the side of his head. Skated off the ice with help of teammates #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/FjYST4r2L7

- Justin Granit (@JustinGranit) January 8, 2018

Girardi laid on the ice for several minutes and needed help getting off before going straight to the dressing room.

He was later ruled out for the rest of the game, but the Lightning said initial reports indicated he was okay.

Girardi had opened the scoring earlier in the contest, and also assisted on Tyler Johnson's goal.

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