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Avs' Foote leaves game with head injury

Published Oct. 21, 2010 1:00 a.m. ET

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Defenseman Adam Foote has left Colorado's game against the San Jose Sharks with a head injury suffered during the first period.

The Avalanche say Foote will not return.

The 39-year-old team captain played nearly seven minutes in the opening period Thursday night.

Foote entered the game needing one point to become the top-scoring defenseman in franchise history. He's currently tied with Sandis Ozolinsh with 253 points.

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