Islanders' Lee out indefinitely with broken fibula

The New York Islanders earned a big win over the Rangers on Thursday night, but it wasn't all good news for the Isles, as forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a broken left fibula, the team announced Friday.

Lee left the game in the first period after being hit by a slap shot from teammate Johnny Boychuk, who notoriously has one of the hardest shots in the league.

Lee will undergo tests to determine whether he needs surgery, according to Arthur Staple of Newsday Sports.

It's a tough blow to the Islanders' depth as they gear up for the playoffs. The 25-year-old flanked the wing on a line with Brock Nelson and Shane Prince, and also worked on the Islanders' first power-play unit.

In his second full season with the club, Lee scored 15 goals with 21 assists in 80 games.