The New York Islanders took to the ice for the first time in preseason. First-round picks Matthew Schaefer and Kashawn Aitcheson were among the promising talent hitting the ice for New York. Unfortunately, Aitcheson's night ended early after a scary hit.

The Islanders took on the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. With the score 2-1 New York, Aitcheson carried the puck through the neutral zone, looking to get something started in transition. However, he was laid out with a vicious hit at center ice. Players from both teams dropped the gloves after the hit. Expand Tweet

The hit certainly looked scary, but it does not appear this will be a serious injury. Aitcheson is reportedly day-to-day following this hit, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. This is very good news for the Isl

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