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Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) -- Toronto Maple Leafs forward Daniel Winnik left Thursday's game against the Colorado Avalanche on a stretcher in the first period.
Winnik was felled by a hard hit from Colorado forward Jan Hejda and crumpled to the ice, where he remained motionless for several minutes before being taken for evaluation.
The Leafs' public relations staff revealed a short time later that Winnik was alert and moving while being examined by the club's team doctor.
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