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Players from Columbus and Dallas rush to the Stars bench after Rich Peverley collapses.

(The Associated Press)

It was a scene eerily reminiscent of the incident involving Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jiri Fischer in 2005.

Dallas Stars center Rich Peverley collapsed on the bench Monday during the first period of a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the American Airlines Center.

Peverley, 31, is doing well and is in stable condition, but not after some tense moments, after he was carried from the Stars bench to the locker room for medical treatment.

The game was postponed with the Blue Jackets leading 1-0 at 13:37. A makeup date has not been determined.

The Red Wings face the Blue Jackets Tuesday (7 p.m., Fox Sports Detroit Plus) in a game between clubs that are tied for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with 71 points.

The NHL released the following statement: “Dallas player Rich Peverley is doing well and is in stable condition. He has been transported to the hospital. As a result of the emotional state of the players on both teams caused by the medical emergency, the game is being postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience and we thank the fans.”

On Nov. 21, 2005, Fischer went into cardiac arrest on the bench during a game against the Nashville Predators at Joe Louis Arena.

Fischer was forced to retire. He is the Red Wings’ director of player development.