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Pascal Dupuis Taken To Hospital As a Precaution

11/06/2015 at 8:22pm EST

via the Pittsburgh Penguins,

Pens forward Pascal Dupuis will not play tonight against the Edmonton Oilers.

Dupuis was taken to the hospital as a precaution prior to the game after experiencing symptoms that may or may not be related to his blood clot history.

“We’ve said all along that Pascal’s health is the highest priority,” general manager Jim Rutherford said. “We will take every precaution necessary to ensure he is in good health.”

The team will have no further comment at this time.

update 7:23am 11/7/15, via Empty Netters,

-First things first, right winger Pascal Dupuis' tests for blood clot symptoms were negative. He was able to leave the hospital and be at Rexall Place. He even celebrated with his teammates as they came off the ice.

-According to head coach Mike Johnston, Dupuis will skip tomorrow's game in Calgary as a precaution and will be reevaluated in Pittsburgh.

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