Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman was forced from Friday's game in Vegas after a collision with Golden Knights winger Ryan Reaves sent him awkwardly into the boards.
Here's a look at the play, which occurred in the second period.
The Hit on Hedman if you missed it.@TBLightning @izzierodriguez @heds77 pic.twitter.com/x4vcrrdLp3
— AJ (@AJDorsey) October 26, 2018
Head coach Jon Cooper said postgame that he doesn't believe Hedman will be out long term and that his injury isn't a concussion, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Entering Friday, the reigning Norris Trophy winner recorded four points in eight games while logging over 22 minutes per contest.
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