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Tampa Bay's Pontus Holmberg injured after hitting open penalty box door

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  • Pontus Holmberg injured his shoulder after hitting an open penalty box door.
  • Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper criticized the situation as dangerous.
  • Buffalo Sabres won the game 4-2.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg was injured during a game against the Buffalo Sabres. He crashed into an open penalty box door after a hit in the third period, sustaining a serious shoulder injury and leaving the game. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper expressed frustration after the match, questioning whether the person working at the penalty box should keep their job.

Buffalo won the game 4-2, with Rasmus Dahlin assisting on one of the home team's goals. Holmberg, who has had a strong first season in the NHL, is expected to be out for some time.

questioning whether the person working at the penalty box should keep their job

Jon Cooper, Tampa Bay coach

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