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Canucks D Bieksa out indefinitely with broken hand

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa will be out of lineup indefinitely because of a broken hand that will require surgery to repair.

Bieksa was injured on Tuesday during Vancouver's 4-1 loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Canucks announced Wednesday that Bieksa will undergo surgery.

Bieksa has three goals, six assists and a minus-4 rating in 45 games this season.

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