Former Penguins player Adam Johnson died Saturday after a freak accident during a game in England.
The 29-year-old suffered a slashed neck.
He played for the Nottingham Panthers.
The accident happened in the second period against the Sheffield Steelers.
Johnson appeared in 13 NHL games with the Pens from 2018 through 2020.
The Penguins released the following statement, following Johnson’s death:
“The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the loss of Adam Johnson, whose life was tragically ended far too soon. We offer our deepest condolences to Adam’s family and friends, as well as all of Adam’s past and present teammates and coaches. Adam will always be a part of the Penguins family. It was our honor to watch him fulfill his dream of playing in the National Hockey League.”
Johnson has one goal and three assists in his 13 games with Pittsburgh.