James Hagens Leaves Blowout Win Against Penguins Injured

The Boston Bruins might have romped the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday inside PPG Paints Arena, but the win did end up coming with a major cost.

Star rookie James Hagens exited the dominant win in the third period with an apparent injury after a cross-check to his back from Sam Girard.

Hagens immediately pulled up, and worked his way to the bench, where he talked with team doctors before exiting down the tunnel for a deeper look.

The Bruins did not have an update postgame.

Hagens, 20, has 6 goals and 12 points through 16 games this season with the Bruins.

His 12 points lead all rookies, while his 6 goals are tied for second, trailing Roman Kantserov's 8 for the top spot.

The Bruins have two days off before Sunday's clash with the Florida Panthers inside TD Garden on Sunday afternoon.