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Phoenix’s Klesla (concussion) ‘resting comfortably’ after Nolan hit

Nashville Predators v Phoenix Coyotes - Game Two

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 29: Rostislav Klesla #16 of the Phoenix Coyotes returns to the ice with an extended visor after being hit in the face by a puck in the first period of Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Nashville Predators during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on April 29, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Predators 5-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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Good news out of Coyotes practice today regarding the health of defenseman Rostislav Klesla -- head coach Dave Tippett said Klesla had been released from hospital and was “resting comfortably” at home.

“He probably has a little bit of a headache but he’s home, which is a good sign,” Tippett told the team website following Monday’s practice.

Klesla, 31, was stretchered off the ice Sunday after taking a hit from Los Angeles forward Jordan Nolan in a split squad game. He was kept at a local hospital until approximately 4 a.m., according to the Arizona Republic, and is now dealing with the effects of a concussion and whiplash.

Nolan was given two minutes for unsportsmanlike conduct and, of note, had been penalized for roughing earlier in the period.

Following the hit on Klesla, ‘Yotes forward Paul Bissonnette left the bench to try and fight Nolan, earning himself a game misconduct in the process. Bissonnette now faces the possibility of a 10-game suspension for his actions.

Earlier today, PHT reached out to the NHL for confirmation of potential disciplinary action. A league spokesman said the incidents were still being evaluated.