Columbus Blue Jackets provide first update on Sean Kuraly after scary scene Saturday night

Kuraly was in obvious pain and attempted to get the referee to blow the play dead, but to no avail. Kuraly skated to the bench hunched over, where he was met by a trainer. Kuraly began to walk into the team's tunnel when teammates immediately began to scream for the game to be halted and for medical assistance to come to the bench.

A paramedic made his way across the ice as referees attempted to sort through what had happened.

The period was suspended and both teams were sent directly to the locker room. The Jackets eventually provided a mid-game update that everything was precautionary.

After the game ended the team finally issued the following statement on the health of their forward.

Given how serious things seemed, this feels like a very positive update. Our thoughts remain with Kuraly at this time.