Bruins' Eriksson diagnosed with a concussion; Kelly shelved as well

Boston Bruins' Loui Eriksson has been diagnosed with a concussion, the result of a brutal blindside floor check from Pittsburgh Penguins' defenseman Brooks Orpik.

Eriksson has a concussion. #Bruins
— DJ Bean (@DJ_Bean) December 8, 2013

Eriksson left the Bruins' game just 21 seconds into the game Orpik skating up behind the Bruins' right winger, launching himself just as Eriksson was turning to his left, the resulting collision pancaked Eriksson to the ice.

He was able to make it back to the bench on his own power during the stop in play when captain Zdeno Chara came to his defense - cross checking Orpik while trying to goad him into fisticuffs - but Eriksson seemed dazed as he sat, so the training staff escorted him to the locker room for evaluation.

Also injured was center Chris Kelly, who was the victim of a slash:

Kelly not traveling with Bruins either. Injured on a slash. #Bruins
— DJ Bean (@DJ_Bean) December 8, 2013

Not much information available on the Kelly injury, but he will not be traveling to Toronto, nor will Eriksson, nor will Shawn Thornton - but that's another story..

These injuries will be updated when word becomes available.