Czech Republic's Jakub Flek, left, and Canada's Evan Bouchard in action during a preliminary round game between Czech Republic and Canada at the men's ice hockey world championship in Fribourg, Switzerland, Tuesday May 26, 2026. (Anthony Anex/Keystone via AP)
Canadian defenceman Bouchard knocked out of world hockey championship quarterfinal
May 28, 2026 | 7:56 AM
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FRIBOURG — Canadian defenceman Evan Bouchard left Thursday’s quarterfinal against the United States at the world hockey championship after taking a hit to the head.
Bouchard was injured on a high check from U.S. defenceman Ryan Lindgren at 6:12 of the opening period.
Lindgren received a five-minute major for a hit to the head and a game misconduct.
Bouchard appeared unconscious on the ice following the collision.
