Rangers’ Stepan leaves game after heavy hit, but later returns

New York Rangers forward Derek Stepan left Wednesday’s game against the Washington Capitals after absorbing a heavy hit from Troy Brouwer.

Stepan, 23, did return later in the third period, as per the Rangers’ official Twitter account.

Watched replay of Brouwer-Stepan hit on Gamecenter. FWIW, Brouwer never raises elbow, never sticks it out. Arms at his side. Stepan is back.

— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) October 17, 2013

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