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Tim Connolly hit head-first into boards

Updated: April 24, 2011, 7:55 PM ET
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tim Connolly did not return for the Buffalo Sabres' 5-4 overtime loss in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.

Connolly was driven head-first into the corner boards by Flyers captain Mike Richards with 6:03 left in the second period. Connolly was chasing the puck into the corner and spent about two minutes prone on the ice before skating slowly to the dressing room.

Richards was assessed a two-minute boarding penalty ...

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