Maple Leafs' John Tavares taken to hospital after being stretchered off ice

The very next shift after Corey Perry inadvertantly kneed a sprawled out John Tavares in the head, forcing him to leave the game on a stretcher, newly acquired Nick Foligno engaged him in a fight. When asked why he felt the need to fight Perry, Foligno replied "Our captain is laying on the ice. They would have done the same if (it was) their captain. (The hit) wasn't malicious. (The fight) takes away any grey (area). Perry's a big boy. It just allows everyone to go back and play." What are your

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