Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Kent Huskins leaves game with concussion

Flyers defenseman Kent Huskins left Monday night's game against the Montreal Canadiens with a concussion, general manager Paul Holmgren announced. Huskins did not return to the game.

Huskins was elbowed in the head area by Canadiens center Ryan White just over five minutes into the first period.

Flyers defenseman Kurtis Foster defended his teammate and fought White. Both received 10-minute misconducts and 5-minutes majors for fighting. White received an additional 5-minute major for elbowing. Foster received an extra 2-minute minor for roughing and a 2-minute minor for unsportsmanlike conduct. All penalties were assessed at 6:11 in the first period.

Huskins amassed 2:18 in ice time before leaving the game.

Including Monday's game, Huskins appeared in 19 games and recorded one assist.