Matthews Out 12 Weeks After Knee Surgery
#NHLInjury #PlayerSafetyMaple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery with a 12-week recovery. He was injured by a knee-on-knee hit from Anaheim's Radko Gudas, who received a five-game suspension. The team and Matthews' agent criticized the punishment as insufficient. read more
Crosby Out Four Weeks, Penguins Playoff Push in Jeopardy
#NHLInjury #SidneyCrosbyPenguins captain Sidney Crosby is out at least four weeks on injured reserve. He sustained a lower-body injury during the Olympics, missing Canada's gold medal game. His absence impacts Pittsburgh's playoff push as they resume NHL play. read more
Kings Fiala Out for Season After Olympic Injury
#NHLInjury #OlympicHockeyLos Angeles Kings star Kevin Fiala suffered a likely season-ending leg injury during Olympic play. The injury occurred in a collision with Canada's Tom Wilson. The loss is a major blow to the Kings' playoff hopes. read more