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Lightning’s Callahan to miss Game 6 against Canadiens after emergency appendectomy

FILE - This March 6, 2014 file photo shows Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Tampa, Fla.
FILE - This March 6, 2014 file photo shows Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Tampa, Fla. AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Ryan Callahan will miss Game 6 of the team’s playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.

The team said Monday night that Callahan, who has no goals and three assists in 12 post-season games, was sent to Tampa General Hospital after experiencing abdominal pain earlier in the day.

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Team spokesman Bill Wickett said Callahan’s return to the ice is “undetermined” at this time.

The Lightning lead the series against Montreal 3-2. Game 6 is Tuesday night.

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