The Tampa Bay Lightning will be hoping for the best after Steven Stamkos exited Tuesday's game in Detroit with an apparent lower-body injury.
Stamkos fell awkwardly after an innocent-looking collision along the boards, and could be seen clutching his right knee.
The Lightning made the following announcement after Stamkos did not return to the bench for the second period:
#TBLightning forward Steven Stamkos has sustained a lower body injury and will not return to tonight’s game. #TBLvsDET
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) November 16, 2016
Stamkos had recorded his ninth goal of the season earlier in the game, moving into a tie for first in the NHL with 20 points.
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