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Luongo leaves game with apparent leg injury

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Florida Panthers netminder Roberto Luongo left Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to a lower-body injury.

Luongo suffered the injury midway through the second period after teammate Frank Vatrano fell onto his leg.

Backup netminder James Reimer stepped into the game in place of Luongo.

Saturday's contest marks the first game of the season for the Panthers.

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