Lightning captain Steven Stamkos out indefinitely after tearing meniscus

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is out indefinitely due to a "lateral meniscus tear in his right knee," the team announced Wednesday.

Stamkos suffered the injury in the Lightning's overtime win Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings while battling for a puck along the boards.

"We are in the process of evaluating options for (Stamkos') repair and rehabilitation and will release more information as it becomes available," Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman said in a statement.

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Wednesday's news marked the latest injury setback for the prolific 26-year-old scorer, who has 321 goals and 582 points in 586 games. Stamkos suffered a broken leg in 2013, and missed most of last year's playoffs due to a blood clot.

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Stamkos had scored nine goals and put up 20 points in 17 games this season.