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Washington Caps coach Barry Trotz takes puck to the head, soldiers on

Published Dec. 9, 2016 12:25 p.m. ET

Barry Werner

Hockey players are tough. Their coaches apparently are, too.

Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz led by example on Saturday as he remained behind the bench despite taking a puck to his forehead.

The puck left a dent and a bit of a cut, but Trotz soldiered on as the Caps played the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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