CSN's Steve Coates had a close call in the first period of tonight's Flyers-Rangers game, avoiding injury despite being kicked with a skate in his midsection. Matt Read of the Flyers was upended by Rangers defenseman Anton Stralman, and his skate swung up and hit Coatsey, who as usual was situated in the unprotected area between the two benches.
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Coatsey went off for a look by the trainers, but returned to his spot for the second period, noting no harm.
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