Stanley Cup playoffs: Ryan Callahan out for Game 6 after appendectomy

Suddenly, the Lightning will be minus their captain Tuesday night. And suddenly, their Stanley Cup playoff series with the Canadiens became even more interesting.

Tampa Bay forward Ryan Callahan underwent an emergency appendectomy Monday and will miss Game 6, the team announced.

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Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times has the details:

Callahan has three points (all assists) and leads the team with a plus-7 rating in 12 playoff games. His replacement has not been named.

Smith notes an appendectomy usually requires a lengthy rehab period . . .

. . . but #becauseitstheplayoffs, would anyone be shocked if Callahan considers suiting up for Game 7? Tampa Bay leads the best-of-seven series three games to two after taking a 3-0 lead.


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