Flames’ Neal leaves game vs. Panthers with upper-body injury

James Neal won't return for the Flames after an innocent-looking collision with Jayce Hawryluk left him injured.

Calgary Flames forward James Neal left Thursday’s game against the Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury and did not return.

The 31-year-old appeared to suffer the injury after an innocent-looking collision with Jayce Hawryluk.

Neal has five goals and 10 assists on the season.

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