Boston Bruins forward Loui Eriksson took a heavy hit from Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik and went off to the dressing room.
The hit occurred early in the first period between these two Eastern Conference powerhouses.
Eriksson back in the dressing room after getting rocked by Orpik. Can't believe there wasn't more of a response from B's there #BruinsTalk
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) December 8, 2013
Loui Eriksson to room. Flattened by Orpik. Looked very woozy at first.
— Fluto Shinzawa (@FlutoShinzawa) December 8, 2013
The 28-year-old Eriksson has five goals and 14 points in 23 games in his first season with the Bruins.
Updated: Eriksson will not return to the game, as per the Bruins’ official Twitter account.