Vinny Leaves Practice Early with Upper Body Injury

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Lightning captain Vinny Lecavalier left Monday's practice early because of an upper-body injury coach Guy Boucher said "popped up" during Saturday's 2-1 win over the Capitals.

Boucher hinted Lecavalier would have some sort of test. Asked if Lecavalier will play Tuesday against the Ducks, Boucher said, "We'll see."

Lecavalier, 31, had 19:39 of ice time against Washington, 36 seconds more than his average, with an assist, two shots on goal and three hits.

Officially, the center, with 10 goals and 27 points in his past 30 games, is day-to-day.

He was unavailable for comment.

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From Erik Erlendsson's Twitter:
Vinny Lecavalier, who is now listed as out indefinitely, says no surgery needed, no cast needed but clear what the injury is.

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More from EE: Lecavalier said it's undetermined if he will travel with the team for upcoming 3-game road trip but will skate either in town or on the road...

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According to @TBLightning it's a non displaced fracture in his hand...

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Yup fractured Carple in his hand.

He is done for the season.

I wish him a speedy recovery.

He had a good season this year and finally found his post shoulder injury nich.

Get well soon Vinny.

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Yeah he's been very solid, he was having the best season in a while...

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In a best-case scenario, C Vinny Lecavalier, out five games with a fractured right hand, could be back in 10 days, Boucher said.

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