Jack Eichel snapped his stick over the crossbar in frustration after an empty-net goal sealed a Buffalo Sabres loss, splintering it across the ice.
He and other NHL players might want to think twice about sacrificing their sticks in a situation like that for now.
The coronavirus outbreak that began in China is affecting the production of hockey sticks used by the world's top players, raising concerns about a potential shortage.
Two major manufacturers, Bauer and CCM, have factories in China that have closed.
Players are beginning to make preparations in case stick supplies dry up.
``We'll see how long it lasts,'' Eichel said. ``Hopefully not too long. Obviously, I go through sticks pretty quickly.''
Eichel estimates he goes through 100 sticks a season, and he's not alone.
Dallas Stars centre Tyler Seguin changes sticks each game and was worried enough about running out that he stopped at his mom's house outside Toronto before a game against the Maple Leafs to pick up two more, just in case.
``That's all that was left in the garage,'' Seguin said. ``I'll just manage.''