Czech NHL players Chytil and Kulich face preseason injuries

Czech NHL players Filip Chytil and Jiří Kulich both faced injury setbacks during recent preseason activities.

Filip Chytil, playing for the Vancouver Canucks, was forced out of a game against Edmonton after a collision with referee Riley Brace. Chytil tripped over the official's skate and struck the boards, impacting both his shoulder and head. This incident raises concerns due to Chytil's history of multiple concussions.

Jiří Kulich, playing for the Buffalo Sabres, scored his first goal since October 2025 during a game against the Detroit Red Wings. However, he was removed from the game shortly after the goal as a precautionary measure due to a potential injury.