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Sabres’ Josh Norris enters concussion protocol after overtime collision

Lindy Ruff confirmed the Buffalo forward was being evaluated after leaving Thursday’s game in Toronto.

File photo: Buffalo Sabres centre Josh Norris carries the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj at Bell Centre.
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Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Norris entered concussion protocol after a collision in overtime against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Oct. 15, coach Lindy Ruff confirmed after the game.

Norris left at 2:41 of the extra period after falling over Toronto defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, according to the NHL's game report. He did not return.

Ruff also addressed Norris in an update on the Sabres' website, saying he was in protocol and would be assessed as the process continued.

Buffalo went on to win 5-4 when Owen Power scored at 3:14 of overtime.

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