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Chris Pronger's sad descent from All-Star defenseman to bedridden days in dark rooms to ease throbbing headaches and occasional bouts of depression can be traced to one wayward stick to his right eye.

Chris Pronger's sad descent from All-Star defenseman to bedridden days in dark rooms to ease throbbing headaches and occasional bouts of depression can be traced to one wayward stick to his right eye.

IF BRAYDON Coburn had just a little more time to settle in when he was traded to the Flyers in February 2007, he might still be able to feel the area above his left eye and across the length of his skull to the back of his head.

With 14:15 left in the third period of Tuesday's game, Flyers defenceman Kimmo Timonen took a slapshot that was deflected by teammate Jakub Voracek , and struck Ranger defenceman Marc Staal in the right side of the face.

"It's hard to say now. They're just waiting for the swelling to go down," Eric said.