NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville captain Roman Josi knew something was wrong last season as he played through headaches, occasionally got dizzy standing up and felt exhausted at times for no reason.

Being driven into the end boards during a game Feb. 25 gave the defenseman time to find an answer.

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