The NHL's concussion protocol is designed to prioritize player safety, but it can sometimes lead to unexpected outcomes. In this case, Tolopilo was pulled for observation after the first period, ...

NEW YORK (AP) The NHL is adding a staff of spotters to better help identify players who may have sustained a concussion and have them removed from games for evaluation. In an enhancement of its ...

Shaw has not played since Nov. 30, when he sustained a concussion in a game against the Colorado Avalanche. He was placed in the NHL concussion protocol on Dec. 3 and on long-term injured reserve Dec.

There’s always a physical price to pay when an NHL player is concussed.

Jonathan Toews was placed in concussion protocol Friday by the Blackhawks and there is no timetable for his return. "Obviously he's a huge part of this organization and we're going to miss him," ...