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Whole truth: Winnik says ear not missing piece

Related Topics: Barry Trotz, Washington Capitals

No, Daniel Winnik's right ear is not missing a piece.

The Washington Capitals forward made that clear Saturday, two days after his coach, Barry Trotz, said Winnik lost part of his ear while blocking a shot during a 4-2 win against the Florida Panthers.

"I wouldn't say I lost a piece of it," Winnik told reporters Saturday, according to The Washington Post. "I mean, it's really chewed up, and obviously some scabs and all of that, but no visible missing piece. ... The puck hit basically half ear, maybe a little more ear and helmet.