News: Gaborik was cut on his right knee by the skate of teammate Henrik Lundqvist during Tuesday's practice, the Associated Press reports. [+]
Impact: As a result, Gaborik received stitches, but didn't require X-rays. His status for Wednesday night's game against Nashville wasn't immediately clear. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Gaborik limped off at practice on Tuesday after the New York Rangers' leading scorer was cut on the right knee by the ice skate of goalie Henrik Lundqvist in a collision. Gaborik skated in on Lundqvist during a breakaway drill and tried to jump over his teammate's outstretched leg when contact was made. The Slovakian right wing, who has a team-high 35 goals and 69 points, fell to the ice and stayed down for a few moments. [+]
Impact: Gaborik skated off slowly with assistance and didn't put weight on his right leg. He received stitches at the practice facility, but didn't require X-rays. He wasn't available to speak to reporters. His status for Wednesday night's home game against Nashville wasn't immediately clear. Gaborik is also slated to play for Slovakia at the Vancouver Olympics. ( STATS - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Gaborik skated gingerly off the ice at Tuesday's practice, favoring his right leg, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. [+]
Impact: Consider Gaborik day-to-day until a further update on his status is available. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) | |
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News: Getlaf's (ankle) MRI didn't show any significant damage, so he should be able to play in the upcoming Olympics, the Los Angeles Times reports. [+]
Impact: His status for the Ducks' remaining games before the break is up in the air, as he's simply considered day-to-day at this time. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Koivu was centering the first line in practice on Tuesday, according to the Orange County Register. [+]
Impact: Ryan Getzlaf is expected to miss a game or two and Koivu will take his place on the top line until he is ready to return. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Getzlaf (ankle) is hopeful that he might be able to return this weekend and hasn't ruled out participating in the Olympics, the Orange County Register reports. [+]
Impact: All this was said before Getzlaf's scheduled MRI, so his timetable could change depending on what that test reveals. He's expecting to know more on Wednesday. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) | |
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