The collision took place in a game featuring the Seattle Kraken and the LA Kings. Tolvanen was chasing the puck when he collided with South, who was then propelled head-first towards the boards. Fortunately, he managed to turn his head just in time, avoiding more severe injuries, though he appeared quite shaken by the incident.
Following the collision, Tolvanen checked on South's condition before continuing the game. Despite the impact, South was able to shake it off and remain on the ice.
This is not the first time this season that South has experienced an on-ice incident. Earlier, he sustained a facial injury from a stick during the second period's opening faceoff in a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the San Jose Sharks on November 10, 2023.