Raymond suffers vertebrae compression fracture

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Vancouver Canucks forward Mason Raymond suffered a vertebrae compression fracture Monday night during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, according to a media release from the Vancouver Canucks' official Twitter account.

Raymond was injured just 20 seconds into the game on a hit from Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk when he fell backwards awkwardly into the boards. After being helped off of the ice, Raymond was transported to an area hospital for evaluation.

The play went unpenalized and Boychuk said he didn't know he had injured Raymond.

I have no clue what happened, he said. The ref was yelling at me to let him up. I tried to let him up, but he didn't get up. I don't even really remember the play. I don't know what was wrong with him.

The Canucks expect Raymond to spend 3-4 months recuperating.

Raymond has recorded two goals and six assists in 24 playoff games this postseason, but had been held without a point in the Finals.

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