GIF: Senators' Zibanejad injured after taking stick to face

Ottawa Senators forward Mika Zibanejad was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game against the St. Louis Blues after taking a stick to the face.

Zibanejad was clipped by the stick of Blues forward Jori Lehtera, and immediately skated toward the bench while covering his face.

(Courtesy: TSN)

During the first intermission, the Senators announced the center won't return to the contest.