Canucks forward Gagner leaves game with upper-body injury

Sam Gagner lays out Tomas Jurco at centre ice. Gagner was actually slow to get up and tried to remain in the game. He left after the first period.

Vancouver Canucks forward Sam Gagner left their game against the Chicago Blackhawks with an upper-body injury and did not return.

Gagner was involved in a collision with Blackhawks forward Tomas Jurco in the first period of the game. Gagner registered just 3:15 of ice time.

In 50 games played for Vancouver this season, the 28-year-old has seven goals and 15 assists.

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