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Boston Bruins Head Coach Claude Julien told the media that first line right winger Nathan Horton was not on the ice at Monday's practice as he continues to have post concussion symptoms.
Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton is still experiencing concussion symptoms, according to Bruins head coach Claude Julien (via WEEI.com).
The Bruins expect the symptoms to continue for at least three more days which would rule Horton out of Tuesday's game against the Ottawa Senators and possibly even Thursday's matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes. In the meantime, Rich Peverley took Horton's spot on the top line in practice.
Julien said about Horton
"He is getting better, but so we can save you guys a lot of trouble of asking every day, at least not for three days. ... He's still at the point where he hasn't ridden the bike yet, but he is getting better."
Horton sustained the concussion on Jan. 22 when he was hit in the head by Flyers forward Tom Sestito. Horton has 17 goals and 15 assists this season. The 17 goals are tied for second on the Bruins this season.
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On Sunday, the Boston Bruins were able to outlast the Philadelphia Flyers by a score of 6-5 in a shootout. However, even though they got the win, it came at the expense of right winger Nathan Horton, who was forced to leave the game after a shot to the head from Flyers winger Tom Sestito.
On Monday, the Boston Bruins announced that Horton had sustained a mild concussion after being hit on Sunday by Sestito's blindside rush. While Horton is considered doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli says that Horton's injury isn't too serious and the team will approach his situation on a day-to-day basis.
"I don't have an official update other than I think it's a ‘mild concussion' from what I saw and heard last night - and talking to him today. These things are day-to-day so I'd say he's day-to-day. He's in that gray area between taking the impact testing and see how it is the next day and the following day. Then you make a determination. He's in that gray area right now." (via CSN New England)
The hit on Horton brings Bruins fans back to that horrible moment in the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, when Vancouver Canucks defenceman Aaron Rome knocked out Horton in a football-like hit in the first period of Game Three. Rome was suspended for four games and Horton missed the rest of the playoffs with a concussion.
Sestito has yet to hear from the NHL about a possible suspension or fine.
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Nathan Horton Still Experiencing Concussion Symptoms, According To Claude Julien
by Pat Johnston
Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien said after practice on Friday that forward Nathan Horton is still experiencing concussion symptoms (via WEEI.com).
Julien said that Horton rode a stationary bike last week and skated on Sunday. The concussion symptoms came back after the skate.
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