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Vladimir Tarasenko sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's game against the Minnesota Wild and did not return after the first period.

Tarasenko played four minutes and 18 seconds in the opening frame, recording a plus-1 rating.
"It's never fun losing a player of his caliber," said linemate Robert Thomas. "Hopefully he can get back soon."
Through 34 games this season, Tarasenko has 10 goals and 19 assists (29 points).