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BROSSARD, Quebec -- The Montreal Canadiens are hopeful Brendan Gallagher won't miss much time a day after suffering a concussion in a win against Philadelphia.
The feisty rookie forward -- who has five goals and three assists -- left Saturday night's game early in the third period after taking a hit from Flyers defenseman Luke Schenn.
Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said Gallagher was already "feeling a lot better," though he stressed that the club will follow league protocol and make sure he's fully recovered.
"We never want to put a player's health in danger," Therrien said after Sunday's practice. "When he gets back in the lineup, he will be healthy."
Under the NHL's new rules this year, a player who suffers a concussion no longer has to remain inactive for seven days, but must pass a series of tests. Gallagher had one concussion while playing juniors.
When asked whether Schenn's hit should get a second look by the league, Therrien said it's not for him to decide.
Montreal Canadiens rookie Brendan Gallagher suffers concussion - ESPN
The feisty rookie forward -- who has five goals and three assists -- left Saturday night's game early in the third period after taking a hit from Flyers defenseman Luke Schenn.
Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said Gallagher was already "feeling a lot better," though he stressed that the club will follow league protocol and make sure he's fully recovered.
"We never want to put a player's health in danger," Therrien said after Sunday's practice. "When he gets back in the lineup, he will be healthy."
Under the NHL's new rules this year, a player who suffers a concussion no longer has to remain inactive for seven days, but must pass a series of tests. Gallagher had one concussion while playing juniors.
When asked whether Schenn's hit should get a second look by the league, Therrien said it's not for him to decide.
Montreal Canadiens rookie Brendan Gallagher suffers concussion - ESPN
