Bruins' Thornton out 7-10 days with concussion

Shawn Thornton #22 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Wachovia Center on May 7, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Bruce Bennett, Getty Images)
Shawn Thornton #22 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the Wachovia Center on May 7, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Bruce Bennett, Getty Images)
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Updated: 2/01 4:25 pm

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Boston Bruins forward Shawn Thornton will miss the next 7-to-10 days with a concussion, the team announced on Friday.

The rugged Thornton was injured in the first period of Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Thornton has one goal and 25 penalty minutes in seven games this season.

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