Rangers goalie Antti Raanta leaves after taking slap shot to mask

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — New York Rangers goalie Antti Raanta left Thursday's game against the Minnesota Wild after taking a slap shot off the top of his helmet early in the first period.

Minnesota defenseman Marco Scandella took a slap shot from below the right faceoff circle, hitting Raanta in the forehead area of the helmet. Raanta staggered a bit and fell forward to the ice. He was down for several minutes before getting up and skating off under his own power.

Henrik Lundqvist took over for Raanta.

After the game, Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault gave limited information on Raanta's condition, per The Record (N.J.).

Raanta allowed one goal on two shots in 6 minutes, 11 seconds.

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