NHL world reacts to Stars’ Peverley collapsing

After the scary situation in Dallas had Rich Peverley taken to hospital, coach Lindy Ruff and the team's doctor spoke to the press about his condition.

Geoff Lowe March 11, 2014, 2:32 AM

Across the NHL Monday night, players and fans were holding their breath when Stars centre Rich Peverley collapsed on the Dallas bench during a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

In the latest update from Dallas, the Stars say Peverley — who has a history of heart problems — is in stable condition at a local hospital after being treated for a “cardiac event.”

Rich Peverley update: #Stars centre in stable condition at Dallas hospital after collapsing during Monday's game. http://t.co/8kwhKJZdx8

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 11, 2014

As word of the scary incident spread, the NHL community took to Twitter to offer their thoughts and prayers to the Guelph, Ont., native.

The @NHL is a brotherhood…. pic.twitter.com/UqVdQ1qVXT

— Happy Gilmore (@_Happy_Gilmore) March 11, 2014

Sad to hear about a great past teammate in Rich Peverley. Extremely glad he is okay! Thoughts and prayers are with you! #PrayForPeverley

— Evander Kane (@evanderkane) March 11, 2014

Thinking about you Rich Peverley. Get well soon

— Eric Nystrom (@enystrom23) March 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/b_ryan9/status/443226722096652288

Thinking about the Peverley family on this tough night

— Marc Savard (@MSavvy91) March 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/dallaseakins/status/443197069054857216

Thoughts & prayers w/ Rich Peverly and his family. Played with Rich with Canada in '10, awesome player & guy. Wishing him a speedy recovery

— Matt Duchene (@Matt9Duchene) March 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/GabeLandeskog92/status/443262346337607680

Thoughts are with Rich Peverley and his family right now. Let's hope for a speedy recovery.

— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) March 11, 2014

My families thoughts and prayers go out to the Peverley family hoping for a speedy recovery. #brotherhood

— James Wisniewski (@jameswisniewski) March 11, 2014

https://twitter.com/Bmarch63/status/443234011209826304

Thoughts and prayers go out to Rich Peverley. Very scary what happened in Dallas tonight. Great work by the Stars' medical staff.

— Martin Biron (@martybiron43) March 11, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to my old roomie Rich Peverly. May you find the strength to overcome the battles you face moving forward. @DallasStars

— Jordin Tootoo (@Jtootoo22) March 11, 2014