WASHINGTON, D.C.Nathan Horton didnt finish Sundays game with the Philadelphia Flyers after falling victim to a head shot from Flyers winger Tom Sestito in the second period. Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli confirmed on Monday that Nathan Horton had suffered a mild concussion and was doubtful for Tuesday nights game against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Arena.
I dont have an official update other than I think its a mild concussion from what I saw and heard last nightand talking to him today. These things are day-to-day so Id say hes day-to-day. Hes 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. Hes in that gray area right now.
Meanwhile there has been no word from the NHL about a potential hearing or supplemental discipline for Sestito's blindside rush at Horton.
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While it was good news that the concussion was mild in nature, head injuries are clearly a concern with Horton after his Stanley Cup Finals were cut short by a late hit from Vancouver Canucks forward Aaron Rome. With Horton doubtful for Tuesdays game, Zach Hamill would find his way back into the Bs lineup and Horton would have four days off around the NHL All-Star break to rest and recover.