Canadiens' Pacioretty taken to hospital after hit from Ducks' Stoner

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty was taken to hospital as a precaution after leaving Thursday's game against the Anaheim Ducks following a hit from defenseman Clayton Stoner, the team announced.

Pacioretty reportedly suffered an upper-body injury, according to John Lu of TSN.

The Canadiens star left the game early in the third period and did not return.

Stoner is unlikely to face supplementary discipline for the hit, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.