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Lindgren ruled out for Kraken after upper-body injury

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Seattle defenseman Ryan Lindgren exited Tuesday's game against Vegas with an upper-body injury and did not return. He was hurt 15 seconds into the game after a hit from behind by Marc Gatcomb, then played only six shifts and 3:57 before sitting out the second period. Lindgren had nine points in 76 games last season while averaging 18:20 of ice time.

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Ryan Lindgren, a 28-year-old Seattle defenseman, was hurt 15 seconds into Tuesday’s matchup with Vegas after Marc Gatcomb checked him from behind along the boards. He logged six shifts and 3:57 before missing the second period and being ruled out. Last season, Lindgren recorded nine points and 60 penalty minutes across 76 appearances, averaging 18:20 on ice.

The Burnsville, Minnesota, native has played nine NHL seasons for Seattle, Colorado, and the Rangers, totaling 111 points in 484 regular-season games. He also has 50 playoff appearances. Boston drafted him in the second round in 2016, and he spent two years at Minnesota. Seattle entered Tuesday 2-1-0 with a plus-eight goal differential.

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