The New York Islanders earned a big win over the Rangers on Thursday night, but it wasn't all good news for the Isles, as forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg, according to Arthur Staple of Newsday Sports.
Lee left the game in the first period after being hit by a slap shot from teammate Johnny Boychuk, who notoriously has one of the hardest shots in the league.
It's a tough blow to the Islanders' depth as they gear up for the playoffs. The 25-year-old flanked the wing on a line with Brock Nelson and Shane Prince, and also worked on the Islanders' first power-play unit.
In his second full season with the club, Lee scored 15 goals with 21 assists in 80 games.
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