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NHL Investigates Injury to Lightning's Holmberg After Game

4/7/2026

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Pontus Holmberg, a Lightning forward, injured his left arm after crashing into an unlatched penalty box door during the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
The NHL is investigating the incident as both teams sit at 102 points in the Atlantic Division.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper criticized the penalty box staff.
Cooper expressed frustration over the number of penalties called.
Holmberg's status remains uncertain.

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Pontus Holmberg, a Lightning forward, injured his left arm after crashing into an unlatched penalty box door during the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
The NHL is investigating the incident as both teams sit at 102 points in the Atlantic Division.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper criticized the penalty box staff.
Cooper expressed frustration over the number of penalties called.
Holmberg's status remains uncertain.