Boychuk returns after taking skate near neck
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New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk was forced to leave Thursday's game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs after Mitch Marner's skate appeared to clip him in the neck area late in the second period. He returned to the game in the third frame.
Boychuk heads to the dressing room after taking Marner's skate to the neck area. pic.twitter.com/4UrjfQk5A4
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Boychuk got up under his own power and immediately went to the Islanders' room with the assistance of the medical staff.
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