Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma following the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury. The Nigeria international, 27, underwent the procedure on Monday night after sustaining the injury from colliding with the post during a match against Leicester.

Doctors have explained why Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine.

Mikael Granlund netted his first career playoff hat trick to pace Dallas to a 3-1 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, leaving the Stars one win away from advancing to the final four of the Stanley Cup playoffs.