Jets' Wheeler diagnosed with concussion
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Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler is dealing with a concussion, head coach Paul Maurice confirmed Thursday.
The bench boss said Wednesday that Wheeler wouldn't fly with the team on their five-game road trip, which began with Thursday's 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Maurice added at the time that Wheeler was out indefinitely but did not divulge the injury because he stressed the importance of being "really careful with these things."
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk elbowed Wheeler in the head during Winnipeg's 4-3 win on Monday. Tkachuk served a minor penalty and Wheeler finished that game.
Wheeler collected 10 goals and 22 assists while playing all 39 of the Jets' previous contests before missing Thursday night's victory.
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