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Colorado Avalanche trainers look at Darcy Tucker #16 of the Avalanche after tucker was injured against the Carolina Hurricanes at the Pepsi Center.   Hejduk scored on a power play at the 10-minute mark after Ruutu was assessed a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct for his hit against Tucker, who was knocked out by the blow.

Tucker was immobilized on a stretcher board and taken by ambulance to the hospital for further evaluation. The Avalanche later reported that he suffered a concussion but had regained consciousness and was fully alert.  The Colorado Avalanche went on to win the game 5-4 over the Hurricanes bringing their standings to 7-1-2.