Lightning defenceman Hedman suffers apparent injury vs. Golden Knights

Ryan Reaves nails Victor Hedman with an open ice hit early in the 2nd period. Hedman exits the game shortly after and will not return.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Victor Hedman left Friday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights with an apparent injury.

Hedman, the reigning Norris Trophy winner, took a hit into the boards from the Golden Knights’ Ryan Reaves and skated off the ice, heading straight to the locker room.

Hedman’s injury isn’t believed to be a long-term issue.

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