Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Hunwick will likely miss the remainder of the NHL playoffs after undergoing a spleenectomy today after complaining of abdominal pain and being rushed to hospital. You might remember Hunwick as the recipient of a facewash from Mike Komesarik at the end of Game One of the Conference Quarterfinals against the Montreal Canadiens. Hunwick left at the end of the game with an ugly right eye that some, including teammate Marc Savard, complained was a deliberate attempt at an eye gouge by Komesarik.
According to an interview of Hunwick's agent, Peter Fish, it would be "very optimistic" that Hunwick would be able to return to the playoffs this year. The 23-year-old Hunwick was rushed to hospital from Ristuccia Arena via ambulance after he started to complain about where he later had his spleen removed. The Bruins' rearguard had appeared in 53 games this season and recorded 6 goals and 21 assists for 27 points after having played in 13 games last year but seeing no playoff action.
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