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Bruins put Eriksson (concussion) on IR

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Loui Eriksson’s concussion-marred campaign continued on Tuesday, as the Bruins announced they put the Swedish winger on injured reserve.

Forward Nick Johnson has been recalled from AHL Providence on an emergency basis to replace Eriksson in the lineup.

Eriksson, 28, was hurt on Saturday after a big open-ice hit from Pittsburgh defenseman Brooks Orpik. The hit occurred early in the first period and Eriksson, who’d played just 21 seconds prior to the collision, left the game and didn’t return.

This is second concussion Eriksson has suffered in the last two months. The first occurred in late October when Buffalo forward John Scott nailed him with a headshot, one that shelved Eriksson for five games.

Despite all the injuries, the former Dallas alternate captain has produced fairly well for Boston this year, scoring 14 points in 24 games while averaging 16:32 TOI per night.