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Video: Kings’ Williams (eye) out after Dillon high-stick

2014 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Game Five

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 13: Justin Williams #14 of the Los Angeles Kings with the puck in the second period while taking on the New York Rangers during Game Five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center on June 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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L.A. forward and reigning Conn Smythe winner Justin Williams will be held out of Thursday’s game against the Islanders due to an eye injury suffered last night against Dallas, per the O.C. Register:

Darryl Sutter described Justin Williams’ status as day-to-day after last night’s high stick to eye area.

— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) November 5, 2014


Justin Williams said he won’t play tomorrow

— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) November 5, 2014


Justin Williams saw eye doctor this morning. Vision still a little blurry. Stick got him REALLY close to right eye.

— Rich Hammond (@Rich_Hammond) November 5, 2014


Here’s the incident in question, which happened during the third period of Tuesday’s win over Dallas. Williams was caught by a high-stick from Stars defenseman Brenden Dillon, who received a double-minor on the play:

Williams has gotten off to a slow start this year, scoring just one goal and three points in 13 games.