The other player winds up to take his shot and you already diving to the ice to cut off the shot.

A big slap shot comes out of the attacker and hits you square in the ribs.

The would be unimaginable except that you are riding high on adrenaline with the end of the game slowly ticking away.

The world seems to slow as your body absorbs the impact of the shot and you are quick to get up and assess your options. You see a teammate coming up behind you and you could give him the puck as a springboard to a breakaway.

Your other option is to leave the puck as he will get there soon and focus on skating for the blue line in hopes that they spring you a pass.

It would be a risky move.

Pass puck to teammate

Or

Start skating and hope for the hail mary pass