Sabres' Antipin stretchered off ice after hit from behind by Hartnell

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Victor Antipin was stretchered off the ice Saturday against the Nashville Predators after being hit from behind into the boards by Scott Hartnell, who received a game misconduct on the play.

Antipin was face down and motionless for several minutes before they brought out the stretcher.

Here's a look at incident:

Very dangerous hit by Scott Hartnell. Antipin had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher. Video courtesy MSG. pic.twitter.com/pZJJGCuHdj

- Matthew Bovi(C) (@Matt_Bove) April 1, 2018

There's a strong chance Hartnell will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety for his action.

Entering Saturday, Antipin had 10 points in 46 games during his rookie season. The 25-year-old signed with the Sabres this past offseason after spending his last five full seasons with Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the KHL.

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