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Libor Hajek Leaves Game Vs. Columbus Blue Jackets with Knee Sprain Injury

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During the first period Libor Hajek was involved in an awkward collision along the boards.

Hajek was favoring right side after an awkward play along boards. He took his next shift though. pic.twitter.com/kKstEth6qC

— Tom Urtz Jr. (@TomUrtzJr) December 6, 2019

He was favoring his right side after getting up, and despite going out for another shift, he was ruled out for the remainder of the game during the first intermission.

The timing of the injury is an unfortunate one for Hajek, as Marc Staal is close to returning to the lineup.