NHL reporter comes within inches of a puck nailing him in the head

Phrases like “close call” and “near miss” are often overused — but in this case they almost feel like an understatement.

On Monday night, the Columbus Blue Jackets took on Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL.

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Commentating on the game was Pierre McGuire, who at one point came within roughly two inches of a rogue puck shearing off his glasses.

Yikes.

Also, kudos to the person behind the camera for their unflinching dedication to the job.