Florida Panthers LW David Booth released from Philadelphia hospital
Florida Panthers forward David Booth is wheeled off the ice after being injured in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Philadelphia. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Matt Slocum
2009-10-25 14:40:00
SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers winger David Booth was released from a Philadelphia hospital Sunday, a day after sustaining a concussion on a hit from Flyers captain Mike Richards.
Also Sunday, the NHL said Richards will not be suspended for the hit. He was given a major penalty for interference and a game misconduct for intent to injure.
Booth left the ice on a stretcher with 2:55 left in the second period following the blow to the face. The Flyers won the game 5-1.
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