Professional hockey players frequently deal with injuries that can have a major effect on how well their teams perform, particularly in pivotal situations like the playoff race. Nevertheless, despite the obstacles, there is still hope because a number of important players are moving closer to making a return.
NHL Injury Update
Mikhail Sergachev of the Tampa Bay Lightning is one such player. Following a leg injury he suffered on February 8 during a game against the New York Rangers, Sergachev had surgery to fix fractures in his left fibula and tibula.
He returned to skating on March 18 despite the setback, and he recently took part in practice while donning a non-contact jersey. The Lightning, who presently hold the first wild card place in the Eastern Conference, might see a major lift from Sergachev’s return.
The Washington Capitals are anxiously anticipating forward T.J. Oshie’s return. Oshie is traveling with the club for their next game against the Detroit Red Wings despite missing the previous four games due to an upper-body injury. On Monday, he took part in practice.
Oshie’s anticipated comeback might give the Capitals much-needed boost as they go through a six-game losing streak and are now behind in the playoff race. Sergachev and Oshie are not the only players from other teams who are getting close to returning from injuries.
Goalie Ville Husso of the Detroit Red Wings has been sent to the American Hockey League (AHL) for conditioning after recuperating from a lower-body injury, and Mikko Rantanen of the Colorado Avalanche is in the concussion protocol after suffering an upper-body injury sustained during a game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Furthermore, New Jersey Devils’ forward Curtis Lazar could be out for the season due to an upper-body injury, and Ottawa Senators’ Tim Stützle is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
The return of these important players might significantly affect the success of their respective teams as the playoff race heats up and clubs compete for postseason places. In the hopes that their presence on the ice will assist in leading their teams to victory in the latter part of the season, fans anxiously await their return.
