Dallas Stars winger Evgenii Dadonov missed the remainder of Game 3 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday after suffering a lower-body injury.
After an awkward low collision with teammate Roope Hintz, Dadonov headed down the tunnel to the team's dressing room in the first period. The team announced he would not return as the second period got underway.
The 34-year-old winger has 10 points (four goals and six assists) in 15 playoff games this season.
With captain Jamie Benn ejected after a cross-check on the Vegas Golden Knights' Mark Stone, the Stars were reduced to 10 forwards for the remainder of Game 3.
The Golden Knights lost a forward of their own when Brett Howden was ruled out for the third period.
Following the Golden Knights' 4-0 win, head coach Bruce Cassidy told media that Howden suffered a lower-body injury. According to the coach, Howden tried to play through the injury but ultimately decided it was best not to push it.
Howden, 25, has six points (three goals and three assists) in 14 playoff games this season.
The Golden Knights now lead the Western Conference Final 3-0.
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