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Video: Steven Stamkos won’t return from lower-body injury

Tampa Bay Lightning v Pittsburgh Penguins - Game Seven

PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 26: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in action against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2016 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on May 26, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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With an early 2-0 lead, it seemed like Tuesday started well for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Detroit Red Wings.

Steven Stamkos contributed to that edge with a goal, but that excitement’s turned to concern as the team’s captain might have suffered an injury.

As you can see in the video below, Stamkos left the ice under some duress. It looks like he was favoring his right leg:

Update: There’s no word on how severe the issue is, but the Lightning announced that he won’t return to the game and label Stamkos’ issue as a lower-body injury.