Joe McDonald: Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm left last night’s game in the first period. He had missed most of last season with a knee injury.

“Just a minor injury and not related to his old injury,” Sturm said. “We just wanted to make sure he’ll be OK. He’s going to get tested (Friday) and we’ll see.”

Heather Engel: Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Norris left last night’s game with just over 15 minutes left in the third period. Coach Lindy Ruff: “He didn’t finish the game, so I’m going to say that’s not a good sign.”

Forward Zach Benson was taken to the hospital on Wednesday night with complications after he took a puck to the face earlier in the day at practice. He did return to the practice after leaving briefly. Coach Ruff said that he’ll be discharged from the hospital today

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