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Penguins’ Hornqvist hurt after blocking shot vs. Capitals

Pittsburgh Penguins v Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 21: Patric Hornqvist #72 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the game against the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on March 21, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Patric Hornqvist

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The Pittsburgh Penguins have had to shuffle their forward combinations in the second period, after Patric Hornqvist was hurt blocking a shot in the first period of Game 2 versus the Capitals.

The Penguins forward was in obvious pain after taking a shot right around the ankle, which is a concerning development for Pittsburgh.

Per reports, he didn’t re-join the Penguins at the bench when the second period began.

Hornqvist can be a frustrating player to go up against, and he’s productive, too, with two goals and five points in six playoff games prior to Saturday.