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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Ray Emery (PHI - Goaltender)
News: Emery could have a torn labrum that may require surgery, the Philadelphia Daily News reports. [+]
Impact: Emery has missed the last three games and underwent an MRI on Monday on his sore left hip. General manager Paul Holmgren said the results were not available and that he wouldn't rule out the possibility of surgery for Emery. This would be a devastating blow to Emery owners, as he seemed to be hot with five wins in seven starts before the injury. ( RotoWire - Tue. Feb 9, 2010) |
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Ray Emery (PHI - Goaltender)
News: Emery has not played since Feb. 1 because of tightness in his hip. [+]
Impact: The extent of Emery's still isn't known, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Emery is 16-11-1 with a 2.64 goals-against average this season. ( STATS - Mon. Feb 8, 2010) |
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Michael Leighton (PHI)
News: Leighton turned aside 28 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over New Jersey. [+]
Impact: There were some rumblings that Ray Emery was going to get the nod, but Razor was battling tightness in his hip. Leighton played solidly after falling behind 2-0, making several saves to aid the Flyers' comeback effort. ( RotoWire - Mon. Feb 8, 2010) | |
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