UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Johnny Boychuk #55 of the New York Islanders skates against the Calgary Flames at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. Calgary Flames defeated the New York Islanders 3-1.

Boychuk returns after taking skate near neck

Mike Stobe / National Hockey League / Getty

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 got up under his own power and immediately went to the Islanders' room with the assistance of the medical staff.

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