Fans protest outside Habs-Caps game

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    Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau has a message for fans who don't want to see players injured by hits to the head in hockey.

    "If you don't like it, don't come to the games," he said. "I think players realize they could get hurt.

    "They don't want to do it, but unless you've played and seen what goes on with the speed of the game, you're not going to be able to argue with it."

    Hockey fans gathered outside Montreal's Bell Centre before Tuesday night's game against Washington to protest the NHL's decision not to suspend Boston's Zdeno Chara for his hit on Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty last week.

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