Lightning proprietor to overlook out of doors recreation with ‘main leg fracture’

[ad_1] The Tampa Bay Lightning are internet hosting an outside recreation for the primary time on Sunday, Feb. 1 in opposition to the Boston Bruins.

However group proprietor Jeff Vinik will not be capable to attend the sport that he helped carry to Raymond James Stadium due to a severe damage.

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The Lightning introduced Friday that Vinik had suffered a "main leg fracture" when he had a snowmobiling accident whereas on a current trip together with his youngsters.

"He's presently underneath the care of outstanding medical professionals and is anticipated to make a full restoration. Whereas we're grateful he's doing effectively, the extent of the damage means he'll sadly be unable to attend the Stadium Collection recreation on Sunday," the group stated in an announcement.

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"As a corporation, we're deeply grateful for his resilience and dedication and though we're heartbroken we'll miss this historic second for the Tampa Bay Lightning, we all know he will likely be watching and taking immense delight in what Crew Tampa Bay has achieved."

The sport, scheduled for six:30 p.m. ET, would be the second this season in Florida. The New York Rangers beat the Florida Panthers on Jan. 2 within the Winter Basic.

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Sunday's recreation, although in Florida, is anticipated to have temperatures within the 40s.

The Lightning are 1-0 in out of doors video games, beating the Predators in Nashville within the 2022 Stadium Collection recreation. The Bruins are 4-1 in out of doors video games.