UPDATE on Stephan Stamkos injury: Lightning center who sustained injury in Bruins game likely needs sugury

"It's obviously tough to see him go down, not only for our team — he's one of the best players in the world," a Lightning official said after the 3-0 loss that saw the greatest Tampa athlete in years. "People come out to cheer the Boston Bruins here, and they come to see Steven Stamkos play hockey. It's a loss for everybody."

For those who have not already heard, Stephan Stamkos, the NHL's leading scorer left today's veterans day matinee against the Bruins after undergoing a brutal collision with the right goal post that saw his shin seemingly flex violently where it should not be flexing.  

Stamkos left the game which within minutes saw the Lightning give up 2 goals in 20 seconds on their way to loosing their 3rd game of the year against the Bruins.  

Meanwhile, he was taken to Mass General Hospital where after several X-Rays is was determined that Stamkos had crushed his shin and would need surgery to reconstruct the bone. Rehab for the center will likely take several months and has  nearly ended any hopes for Stephan to start for the Canadian Olympic team set to compete in Soci this February. 

Looking forward, the lack of Stamkos will have a much greater effect on his primary team down in Florida wich after the Bruins win today will likely have multiple teams breathing down their neeks for the considerable future. When you subtract the near point per game production of Stamkos they may be in big trouble especially while teams like the Bruins will go into the month of December with a relatively easy schedule and will have no problem distancing themselves from a Tampa team now devoid of their scoring leader.