Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil leaves an NHL preseason game after colliding with the boards. According to reports, the incident occurs when Chytil briefly makes contact with referee Riley Brace, which leads to the subsequent crash into the boards.

Both outlets describe the same sequence and note that Chytil’s exit from the game raises concern. The Athletic adds context by pointing to Chytil’s prior history of head injuries, framing the removal as potentially more significant given that background. Yahoo Sports focuses more directly on the on-ice collision details and the fact that he does not return to the contest.

No outlet provides additional confirmed medical details or a specific diagnosis at the time of reporting.