(VIDEO): Blistering One-Timer nearly takes a goalie's head off!

Ottawa Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond is thanking his lucky stars that helmets are made solid. New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk one-timed a shot that struck Ottawa Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond in the mask in the second period of Friday's game. The game was delayed for several minutes while the Senators' equipment staff helped Hammond repair his headgear. He stayed in the game and stopped 34-of-35 shots en route to a 2-1 victory. Here is the video: [iframe id=""] And this is what the puck looked like afterwards.