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 stretchered off and taken to a hospital after he collided with Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson during a game against the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.