Patrik Elias (26) of the New Jersey Devils recieves attention for an injury in the first period of Game 1 against the New York Rangers on Monday in New York City. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

This photo of a New Jersey Devils trainer attending to Patrik Elias after he took a deflected puck to the face is no laughing matter.

But then again, laughter is said to be the best medicine, so let's help the Devils' forward see the humour in the situation with some new captions.

Give us your best shot in the comments section below and vote for other comments that deserve a nod of approval by clicking on the 'thumbs-up' option.

The commenter with the most thumbs-up clicks wins … this photo of Elias in happier times, celebrating the day of his patron saint, "St. Patrik."