Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa left on a stretcher in the first period of Tuesday's Western Conference quarterfinal Game 3 between Chicago and the Phoenix Coyotes.

Hossa was on the receiving end of a brutal hit in the neutral zone by Coyotes gritty forward Raffi Torres, who left his feet and made contact with Hossa's head.

The hit occurred at the 11:45 mark.

Torres was not penalized on the play.

04/17 21:41:42 ET