Washington Capitals forward Daniel Winnik lost part of his right ear blocking a shot during a 4-2 win against the Florida Panthers on Thursday.
Winnik was diving to block a slap shot by Panthers forward Reilly Smith at 9:22 of the third period with the Capitals killing a penalty. Winnik turned his head away from the shot but the puck hit him in the ear.
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