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: Nabokov made 32 saves Monday in a 3-2 victory at Toronto. [+]
Impact: Nabokov has a 1.99 goals-against average during the Sharks' 11-game road win streak. Fantasy owners can expect him to make it 11 on Wednesday against the Blue Jackets. He's 18-4-2 with a 1.80 GAA in his career against them. ( STATS - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Heatley had an assist Monday in a 3-2 victory at Toronto. [+]
Impact: Heatley has three goals and eight assists during a seven-game point streak. Fantasy owners can expect more when the Sharks play Columbus on Wednesday since Heatley had a hat trick against the Blue Jackets on Oct. 8. ( STATS - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
News: Thornton pushed his NHL-leading total to 59 with one on Monday in a 3-2 victory at Toronto. [+]
Impact: Thornton has four assists on this trip in the first three games of this six-game road trip. Fantasy owners can expect more when the Sharks play Columbus on Wednesday. ( STATS - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) | |
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