Initial reports said he hit by the puck and did not feel well, although it has also been reported that he could be suffering from stomach flu.

The team confirmed that Kopitar was taken out of the game as a precaution and that he is in a hospital for additional tests.

Slovenian coach, Anže's father Matjaž Kopitar, said his son was not feeling well already before the match, expressing hope that he will be ready for Tuesday's play-off match with Austria.