BREAKING: Jacob Trouba Leaves Game Injured After Nasty Slewfoot by Corey Perry

In the first period of the matchup between the New York Rangers and the Tampa Bay Lightning, tensions were high.

Perry Slewfoots Trouba

During this first period, Rangers captain Jacob Trouba was slewfooted by Corey Perry.

Trouba went into the ice face first, and clearly was shaken up by the events.

Hopefully he won't be out long, as the Rangers look to make an impact in the playoffs.

As Read on Markerzone - TROUBA PULLED FROM GAME AFTER BEING SLEWFOOTED BY PERRY

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