Nathan MacKinnon lays a high, dirty hit on Nolan Patrick

With Patrick's head injury history, this hit may have literally ended his career.

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Published on February 17 2022 at 3:52 AM

Early in the goings of tonight's much anticipated matchup between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights and we've got some controversy.

Avs superstar Nathan MacKinnon managed to somehow avoid a game ejection for an absolutely BRUTAL head shot hit on Golden Knights forward Nolan Patrick that sent Patrick from the game.

Check it out:

Yikes... with Patrick's history of head injuries that could be literally career threatening...

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