Pierre McGuire nearly takes puck to the face

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Pierre McGuire nearly takes puck to the face

Chris Pastrick | Tuesday, February 19, 2019 1:30 a.m.

NBC hockey analyist Pierre McGuire is often found between the benches during NHL hockey games. It’s a dangerous position to be in.

You think your job is dangerous.

Pierre McGuire, NBC hockey analyst, puts his life — well, his face — on the blue line every game.

During NHL games he’s covering, McGuire can usually be found in a booth between the two teams’ benches. No glass. No protection.

On Sunday night’s game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets, he nearly took a puck to the face.

"Tonight - we REALLY go 'Inside the Glass.'" - @JohnForslund

A close call for @NHLonNBCSports' Pierre McGuire in his usual broadcast position between the benches during the @BlueJacketsNHL v. @TBLightning game on @NBCSN.

"It's all part of what goes on down here." - McGuire pic.twitter.com/4FgztGJakB

— NBC Sports PR (@NBCSportsPR) February 19, 2019

Dang that was close.

McGuire, an assistant coach and scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 1992 Cup championship team, is no stranger to the danger.

During last year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, a flying puck almost made contact. Luckily for him, the Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin took the hit for him.

Some jobs are just higher risk than others.

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