In the game between the Seattle Kraken and the LA Kings, Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen accidentally collided with referee Furman South while pursuing the puck. The impact sent South towards the boards, and although he managed to avert a direct head-on collision, the incident visibly shook him up.
This is not the first time this season that South has experienced an in-game injury. He previously took a stick to the face during a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the San Jose Sharks on November 10, 2023.