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Mike Green to sit vs. Sharks

Updated: February 8, 2011, 7:27 PM ET
By Pierre LeBrun | ESPN.com

Defenseman Mike Green of the Washington Capitals was ruled out of Tuesday night's game against the San Jose Sharks.

Green took a puck to the head -- a Brooks Orpik shot to the ear -- in Sunday's 3-0 win over Pittsburgh.

"We're just being cautious," Capitals general manager George McPhee told ESPN.com via text Tuesday. "He won't play tonight. He will be fine for Saturday."

Green, who needed stitches, said after the game that he had a headache and felt woozy.

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