Ice hockey: Neck slashed by skate

Florida Panthers ice hockey forward Richard Zednik was in stable condition in hospital yesterday following emergency surgery after his neck was slashed by a teammate's skate during the loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Zednik was cut across the neck by Olli Jokinen's skate after Jokinen had been tripped coming out of the Buffalo zone. Quick action by team trainers and arena medical staff likely saved Zednik's life.