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Phillip Danault showing signs of concussion after being struck in head

The Montreal Canadiens say centre Phillip Danault has symptoms of a concussion after being struck on the head by a puck.

Canadiens announced Monday that the centre's condition would be evaluated daily

Montreal Canadiens' Phillip Danault lies injured on the ice after he was hit in the head by a shot by Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara during second period of their matchup on Jan. 13, 2018. (Graham Hughes / The Canadian Press)

The Montreal Canadiens say centre Phillip Danault has symptoms of a concussion after being struck on the head by a puck.

The team said in a statement Monday that Danault's condition will be evaluated daily.

The 24-year-old was hit on the side of the head by a rising point shot from Boston defenceman Zdeno Chara late in the second period of the Bruins' 4-3 shootout win in Montreal on Saturday night.

He lay on the ice for several minutes receiving treatment from medical staff before being taken off on a stretcher. He spent the night in hospital before being released the next morning.

The Canadiens also announced forward Andrew Shaw suffered a lower-body injury Saturday. He's out indefinitely and will be re-evaluated in seven-to-10 days.

Down two centres, the club claimed centre/right-winger Logan Shaw, no relation, on waivers from the Anaheim Ducks.