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Hedman skips game as precaution

Associated Press

Friday, November 6, 2009

MONTREAL -- Tampa Bay Lightning rookie Victor Hedman will not be in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Montreal Canadiens following a body check that left him flattened on the ice. Hedman says he feels OK but will skip the game as a precaution. The defenseman watched his teammates practice Friday and says he does not want to risk anything this early in the season. He adds that his status is day to day. Hedman was rocked by a hit from Ottawa's Chris Neil during the Senators' 3-2 overtim ...

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