Flu knocks Lightning’s Callahan out for Game 2

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan is sitting out Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final.

The 31-year-old will miss the game due to the flu, the club announced. He has a goal and two assists in 11 playoff games.

Callahan made news in Game 1 after he sent Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang into the boards from behind. He picked up a five-minute major penalty, but remained in the game and wasn't suspended.

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