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Sabres Broadcaster Rob Ray Takes Puck to Face During Live Game Commentary

The former NHL enforcer continued broadcasting after the injury, which left him with a cut and a swollen bump above his eye.

  • Rob Ray, Buffalo Sabres commentator and former NHL player, was struck in the face by a deflected puck during Saturday's game against the New York Rangers.
  • The incident occurred late in the first period as Rangers defenseman Will Borgen attempted to clear the puck, which ricocheted into Ray's face.
  • Ray's immediate reaction, including an expletive, was captured on a live microphone, though he quickly resumed commentary despite the injury.
  • The injury resulted in a cut above Ray's eye, a swollen bump described as 'golf ball-sized,' and broken glasses; he received stitches later in the game.
  • Known for his toughness as a player, Ray, who was inducted into the Sabres Hall of Fame last month, has previously continued broadcasting after similar injuries.
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