BREAKING: Kraken Forward Out Long-Term Following Suspension Worthy Hit

Following a dirty hit on opening night, Seattle Kraken will be without one of their forwards long-term.

In the opening night game between the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken, forward Brandon Tanev took a dirty hit from Vegas' Brett Howden.

It has now been confirmed that Tanev is out long-term following a lower-body injury.

Here is the hit that caused the injury.

Howden has been suspended for throwing the hit, but the Kraken will be without Tanev for the next couple of weeks.

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