Surgery will not be required for the injury, and he is expected to be out six to eight weeks. This is a devastating injury and an even harder hit to a team that is currently leading the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference by four points.
One thing the Rangers usually have in their favor is goaltending. On any given night, it is safe to assume that the Rangers goaltending will either be equal to or better than the opposition unless they are playing Montreal or apparently Tampa. Through the Rangers last win streak, the boys got lucky to get some goaltenders who were really having an off night. Tonight that was the case again. Not surprisingly, the Rangers got back to their winning ways.
First, Derek Stepan was finally given a timeline — 4 to 6 weeks. Could that timeline be worse? But December is a brutal month on the schedule and the team is really going to miss him during it. Then, just four minutes into the game, Kevin Klein strained an abdominal muscle. Did McIlrath do anything to deserve being taken out? Is it fair? No, but nothing he can do about it. The good news? Cam Ward was bad. Ward was forced into action unexpectedly Friday against Dallas after Corey Crawford suffered a groin injury, and he performed admirably, turning aside 25 of 26 shots en route to a convincing victory.
The veteran netminder will look to stay sharp and end the season on a high note by securing his 17th win of the campaign in a road matchup with a Nashville team that's only averaging 2. Ward stopped 25 of 26 shots after replacing Corey Crawford groin early in the second period of Friday's win over the Stars. The strong relief effort earned Ward his 16th win of the season. The veteran netminder hasn't been particularly consistent in his first campaign with Chicago, but with Crawford banged up once again, Ward will likely be in net for the season finale Saturday in Nashville.
Ward turned aside 37 of 40 shots in regulation and overtime, and all three shootout attempts he faced, in Wednesday's win over the Blues. Making his first start in a month, the netminder got beaten twice in the final eight minutes of the third period just to send the game into OT, but Ward shut the door on the St. Louis comeback attempt after that. The Hawks end their season with one last back-to-back set this weekend, so the year-old could see action once more and get a shot at his 16th win before hitting the links.
Ward will patrol the crease in Wednesday's home game against the Blues, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks ' official site reports.
Ward hasn't tasted game action since he allowed four goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Sharks on March 3, so he'll definitely have some serious rust to shake off Wednesday. The veteran netminder will be looking to pick up his 15th win of the season in a tough home matchup with a hot Blues team that's gone in its last 10 games.
Ward has fully recovered from a knee injury, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports. Ward has yet to suit up since Mar. The year-old has a record to go along with a 3. Ward is still recovering from the knee injury he sustained March 3 against the Sharks and will have to wait for Saturday's matchup with Montreal for his next opportunity to rejoin the lineup.
Collin Delia will continue to serve as Corey Crawford's backup until Ward is cleared to return. Ward suffered a knee injury and will be out 7-to days, Eric Lear of the Blackhawks ' official site reports. Ward has struggled of late with a 4. He will look to return March 13 for a road game versus the Maple Leafs. This is the first of four meetings between the clubs this season.
The Senators and Hurricanes split last season's four-game series. Ottawa won the last meeting on April 1. Jason Spezza — The Senators forward has 13 goals and 17 assists in 24 games against the Hurricanes.
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