John Moore of Devils leaves game on stretcher

NEWARK, N.J. - New Jersey Devils defenseman John Moore was stretchered off the ice in the first period on Saturday.

Moore fell awkwardly into the boards after a hit by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson 3:10 into the game and remained on the ice for several minutes until he was helped by trainers and teammates onto a stretcher.

Moore, 26, has 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 37 games this season.

The Capitals were leading the game 1-0.

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