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Jonathan Drouin absorbs hard hit, returns to help Lightning rally vs. Islanders

Lightning forward Jonathan Drouin briefly exited Tuesday night's Stanley Cup playoff game against the Islanders following a massive open-ice body check from Thomas Hickey.

Unlike a recent string of violent, late hits across the playoffs that have drawn fines and suspensions, Hickey's check seemed to be a clean play.

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The hit occurred with 14:22 to play in the second period as Drouin attempted to skate the puck into the offensive zone. As he crossed the blue line, Hickey met Drouin with a wallop that sent him backward onto the ice.