Head shots sideline Hammond; but Turris heeds call

Ottawa Senators goalie Andrew Hammond (30) fixes his helmet after blocking a shot with his head in the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Canadian Tire Centre on Nov. 12, 2015. Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY SportsAndrew Hammond took one hit too many to the head.

First, he was nailed twice in the mask by the Vancouver Canucks in a 3-2 victory Thursday. On Sunday another shot off the head by Zack Smith during practice was enough to send him to the injury list, which means Binghamton goalie Matt O'Connor got his spot as the backup Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings.

The Senators hope the injury to Hammond isn't seriou. But as with any head injury, they aren't sure how long it's…