Morgan Barron's stitched-up face has fans drawing resemblance to horror doll Chucky: "I can't be the only one who sees this"

Winnipeg Jets forward Morgan Barron's incredible resilience and toughness have been praised by fans after he sustained a terrifying skating injury during a game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.

The incident occurred when Barron fell onto the skate of Golden Knights goalie Laurent Brossoit during a scrum at the crease. It resulted in a deep and nasty cut above and to the side of his right eye. Despite the severity of the injury, Barron showed remarkable courage and determination, returning to the ice after receiving over 75 stitches.

Fans were quick to show their support for the young player, with many taking to social media to express their admiration for his strength and bravery. However, some fans couldn't help but draw comparisons to characters from horror movies:

One fan named Jamie said while sharing a picture of Annabelle:

"I can't be the only one who saw this resemblance. "New Nickname Alert."

Another fan named Travesty said:

"Boy doesn't know how lucky he is...an inch to the right and he's a pirate."

Meanwhile, a fan named Aidan compared Barron's face to Two-Face from the Dark Knight movie, saying:

"Kinda giving Two-Face (Dark Knight 2009) vibes."

Despite the playful comparisons, it's clear that Barron's injury was a serious one. It is proof of the dangers that come with playing such a high-contact sport.

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A look at Morgan Barron's NHL career

Morgan Barron is a rising star in the world of professional ice hockey. Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Barron began playing ice hockey at a young age and quickly showed his potential as a talented athlete.

He grew up as a fan of Toronto and New York sports teams, which inspired him to pursue a career in ice hockey. His parents, Gerard and Jenny Barron, have been supportive of his career from the beginning, and his younger brother Justin also plays hockey.

Barron's early years were spent playing minor ice hockey with the Newbridge Academy Gladiators of the Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League (NSMMHL). He then attended St. Andrew's College in Ontario, where he continued to develop his skills on the ice. After graduating from St. Andrew's, Barron enrolled at Cornell University, where he played collegiate ice hockey for three seasons.

During his time at Cornell, Barron was a standout player and received numerous accolades. He was selected as an AHCA All-America, All-Ivy League, and All-ECAC Hockey First Team member, and was named ECAC Hockey Player of the Year in 2020.

In 2017, Morgan Barron was drafted by the New York Rangers in the sixth round of the NHL Entry Draft. He began his professional career with the Rangers before being traded to the Winnipeg Jets in 2021.