After his violent collision with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson on Monday night, the NHL announced that referee Mitch Dunning is now home and expected to make a full recovery.

Referee Mitch Dunning, bottom, lies on the ice after an injury during the first period of an NHL hockey game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Colorado Avalanche, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in ...

NHL referee Mitch Dunning is taken off the ice in a stretcher after colliding with Josh Manson in a game between the Flyers and Avalanche.

Referee Mitch Dunning, bottom, lies on the ice following a violent collision with Colorado defenseman Josh Mansonan during the first period of the Flyers-Avalanche game on Monday. Dunning was ...