Category Archives: Injury Report

Gagne Cleared For Contact, But Unlikely To Return

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Los Angeles Kings forward Simon Gagne has been cleared to take part in contact drills again, and there are signs that he is well on the way to a full recovery from his recent concussion. However, coach Darryl Sutter has

Zidlicky and Volchenkov Missed Practice

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There has been some speculation about the health of New Jersey defensemen Anton Volchenkov and Marek Zidlicky after they missed Thursday’s practice. There are no official signs that either won’t be ready for Game 1 on Monday, but this is

Kesler Sidelined For Six Months After Surgery

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Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler will likely miss the start of next season after undergoing shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, the team announced on Tuesday.

Arnott Sidelined By Lower Body Injury

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St Louis Blues veteran forward Jason Arnott missed Game 3 of his team’s series against the Los Angeles Kings and could miss Game 4 as well. Arnott has been sidelined with a lower-body injury.

Couturier Injured?

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Philadelphia may be without useful rookie forward Sean Couturier in Game 4 against New Jersey after the center left Game 3 early with an undisclosed injury and did not return.

Pietrangelo In Blues Line-up

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Alex Pietrangelo will be in St Louis’ line-up tonight. Pietrangelo missed Game 2 against the Los Angeles Kings, but the #1 defenseman will be back and will play a vital role as the Blues try to get back into this

Back Injury Possibly Ailing Kovalchuk?

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It’s quite possible New Jersey Devils right wing Ilya Kovalchuk may be suffering from a back injury that will sideline him for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal round series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday at Wells Fargo Center.

Halak Set To Miss Entire Series

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St Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock has announced that goaltender Jaroslav Halak will be sidelined for the entire second round series against the Los Angeles Kings. 

Larsson Set For Playoff Debut

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Peter De Boer’s blue-line hasn’t quite connected during the postseason so far, and on Tuesday night he has decided to play his last ace in the hole. Rookie Adam Larsson is potentially an excellent two-way player and enjoyed a great

Kovalchuk Out Tonight

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Ilya Kovalchuk will miss Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers with a lower body injury.