Canucks' Edler out at least a week with concussion

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler will miss at least a week with a concussion, head coach Travis Green announced Tuesday.

The 32-year-old got tangled with Jakub Voracek and fell awkwardly, striking his face on the ice midway through the third period of Monday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He had to be assisted off the ice sitting upright on a stretcher.

The defenseman avoided any facial fractures but did require some stitches, Green told reporters, according to NHL.com's Tom Gulitti.

Edler has been the Canucks' most consistent blue-liner this season, leading the team in ice time and blocks while leading all Vancouver defenders with 20 points.

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