When Chytil was dropped to the ice by a heavy check Sunday, it sparked the worst fears of another concussion — and his playing future

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It has become an unfortunate NHL injury reality for often-concussed Vancouver Canucks centre Filip Chytil. Article content Article content

He has endured five career concussions and it is fair to consider what could come from the latest blow Sunday in Washington D.C. that has placed him on injury reserve. That would allow the commencement of mandatory concussion protocol before eventually returning — if that’s the diagnosis — because the Canucks were off Monday and haven’t commented on his status.

Winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki, 21, was also injured in the first period Sunday when he took the

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