Sticks have nicked O’Reilly’s face. Pucks and skate blades have come perilously close to his unprotected eyes. There have been plenty of close calls.

Sticks have nicked O’Reilly’s face. Pucks and skate blades have come ... Predators forward is among a handful of NHL skaters without facial protection. The league instituted a rule change ...

The competitors without “windshields” who have suited up in the NHL this season include Nashville's Ryan O’Reilly, Dallas captain Jamie Benn, Minnesota defenseman Zach Bogosian and two ...