Senators G Hammond leaves game with apparent injury

Dec 18, 2016 | 4:15 PM

NEW YORK — Ottawa Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond left Sunday night’s game against the New York Islanders late in the first period after appearing to injure his knee while diving to make a save.

Hammond, who had seven saves in 16:45, was replaced by Mike Condon.

With Ottawa leading 1-0, Hammond contorted his body, then dove to knock away a loose puck in his crease after New York’s Shane Prince fired a slap shot from the right point.

As the play moved up-ice, Hammond stayed down before play was stopped. He was tended to by a trainer and then helped off the ice.