Oilers Jesse Puljujarvi, Zack Kassian leave game with injuries

Watch as Dennis Seidenberg catches Jesse Puljujarvi with a knee-on-knee hit that resulted in a penalty.

Edmonton Oilers forwards Jesse Puljujarvi and Zack Kassian will not return Saturday after suffering injuries in the first period, the team announced.

Puljujarvi was injured when he collided with New York Islanders defenceman Dennis Seidenberg. He appeared to be favouring his knee or leg.

It was not immediately clear how Kassian was injured.

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