B’s Tough Guy Takes Too Many Punches [VIDEO]

Boston Bruins tough guy Shawn Thornton will be out of action 7 to 10 days because of a concussion suffered in a first period fight with Buffalo's enforcer John Scott.

Thornton doesn't lose many hockey fights but he lost this one -- big time. The 6-8, 250-pound Scott caught him with several punches to the head before officials broke up the fight. Thornton appeared dazed and wobbly. After serving his 5-minute major penalty Thornton went straight to the dressing room and never returned to the game.

Buffalo won the game 7-4.

Jamie Tardif was called up from the Providence Bruins to take Thornton's roster spot. Tardif is the top scorer for the B's AHL team.

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