Sportsnet Reporter’s Shocking Faceplant Stuns Entire New York Rangers – What Happened Next Will Surprise You

Thursday night’s hockey buzz was momentarily upstaged—not by a fierce slapshot or a jaw-dropping save—but by Sportsnet’s own Anna Dua taking an unexpected tumble right before the puck dropped. Picture this: in the charged atmosphere of Scotiabank Arena, as the New York Rangers warmed up, Dua suddenly faceplanted in front of the entire team. Ouch, right? But here’s the kicker—she handled the slip with a lightheartedness that turned an awkward moment into a shared chuckle across the broadcast. Sportsnet studio host David Amber was quick to rib her on live TV, and Dua didn’t hesitate to joke back, even promising to share the “fail footage” captured by her cameraman on X. Thankfully, no serious harm done and plenty of laughs to go around. Want the full rundown on this slippery pregame moment? LEARN MORE

NHL reporter Anna Dua had a tough moment on Thursday night, but she at least had a great sense of humor about the incident.

The Sportsnet reporter faceplanted before Thursday’s game between the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

Sportsnet studio host David Amber responded to a pregame report from Dua: “I thought you were going to mention your injury. Didn’t you wipe out like 20 minutes ago?”

“I did, in front of the entire New York Rangers during their warm-up circles,” Dua said. “So, once we get the footage of that, maybe we’ll be able to show all the fans at home that as well.”

“We’ve all been there,” Amber said. “Be well; enjoy the game. Some Original Six action tonight at Scotiabank Arena. Putting Anna Dua on blast.”

“As long as I stay on my feet,” Dua joked.

Dua shared “fail footage” of the incident on X.

Raise your hand if you face planted while running to a hit in front of the entire New York Rangers during their warmups in an all white outfit and then got put on blast by @DavidAmber on Hockey Central… 🙋🏼‍♀️

My cameraman @Gariepy21 got the fall footage for y’all don’t worry 😂 pic.twitter.com/0OU3fll7Lp

— Anna Dua (@AnnaNoelleDua) October 16, 2025

If you’re going to faceplant, it’s much better to have it happen without injury. Thankfully, Dua came out of the faceplant feeling okay and was able to laugh it off.