The hit by Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins on Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens happened 11 years ago on March 8th, 2011.
Chara was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for interference for a late hit on Pacioretty.
Pacioretty was said to be moving his arms and legs at the hospital.
Pacioretty was recently on the Raw Knuckles Podcast to discuss the infamous hit:
SOURCE: Hockey Feed and Hockey Patrol