Chicago Blackhawks veteran defenseman Duncan Keith will miss Saturday's game due to groin injury. Keith left Friday's game against the Avalanche in the second period. NBC Sports noted Keith has been dealing with the injury for some time, but last night he felt as though he couldn't finish the game. There is no time-line for his return at this time.
Duncan Keith's injury will test #Blackhawks' depth and character, writes @CRoumeliotis: https://t.co/4wlsiZ1hSl— Blackhawks Talk (@NBCSBlackhawks) November 30, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights forward Cody Eakin left Friday's game against the Arizona Coyotes after suffering a high elbow from Coyotes center Brad Richardson. There is no time-line available as of Saturday morning, however head coach Gerard Gallant said after Friday's game that "we should know more tomorrow."
See the elbow here:
cody no#GoKnightsGo pic.twitter.com/a7yJTlp3UK— The Gilded Jester (@TheGildedJester) November 30, 2019
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dmitri Kulikov left Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks after being pinched into the glass by Carter Rowney. After looking at the hit, it appears to be a possible separated or dislocated shoulder. There is no time-line as of yet, but it's estimated that he's out at least two weeks.
See the Kulikov hit here:
Kulikov left the game after this hit and did not return. Could be a separated shoulder or dislocated shoulder. Based on how he skated off it seems more like a dislocated shoulder
We can wait for more info from @NHLJets but I would expect at least a 2 week absence #NHLJets pic.twitter.com/XxOcJGylZI— Dr. Harjas Grewal (@Harjas_Grewal) November 30, 2019
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Garret Sparks has been sent back down to AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves. Marc-Andre Fleury is expected to return to the line-up after a leave of absence following the passing of his father.
Garret Sparks was been sent back to the Chicago Wolves. #VegasBorn— Ben Gotz (@BenSGotz) November 30, 2019
Former NHL journeyman Eric Tangradi has been released from his NHL contract with Nursultan Barys. Tangradi had 5 goals and 4 assists in 22 games.
Dynamo Moscow of the KHL traded 22-year-old F Aleksandr Petunin to Severstal. In return they recieved...the KHL rights of Calle Jarnkrok, who is happily playing for the Nashiville Preds these days.
Oilers' centre RNH has finally been placed on IR with hand injury after days of uncertainty. D Matt Benning has been activated off IR.
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For the first time in his young NHL career, 2019 1st overall pick Jack Hughes will miss a game due to a lower-body injury. Hughes blocked a shot against the Habs and is considered day-to-day at this time.
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Landeskog and Calvert are skating without the no-contact jerseys.
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Matt Niskanen blocked a puck with his face in Friday's 6-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He would require 15 stitches but returned to the game with a full cage. He was quoted as saying "It's not as bad as it looks."
Matt Niskanen is a Philly kind of guy... 😂#Flyers #FlyersNation #FlyOrDie #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/bvoVW4kO1m— A2D Radio (@a2dradio_com) November 30, 2019
