Daniel Sedin Taken Off Ice On Stretcher After Brutal Hit Into Boards

A meaningless season finale between Calgary and Vancouver became ugly tonight as a hit from Paul Byron left Daniel Sedin on a stretcher and headed to the hospital.

Byron earned a game misconduct for the hit, which crushed Sedin's head into the boards. Former NHL executive John Shannon tweeted Sedin was moving his extremities; we'll update this post with Sedin's status as we learn more.

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