The NHL referee who was stretchered out of a game following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Manson was back home and expected to make a full recovery.

After his violent collision with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson on Monday night, the NHL announced that referee Mitch Dunning is now home and expected to make a full recovery. During the first period of the Avalanche's 3–2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers,

Referee Mitch Dunning was taken to the hospital as a precaution after he and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson accidentally collided.