There really aren’t great times for injuries, but we’re at the time of year when an ailment can really hurt.
The trade deadline’s behind us, and with a month left in the season, coaches aren’t too enthusiastic about sitting players for virtual “bye weeks” just yet.
The Anaheim Ducks are already struggling in being down 3-0 to the Colorado Avalanche, yet that’s likely not their biggest concern. Sami Vatanen suffered an upper-body injury tonight, and he won’t be able to return.
INJURY UPDATE: Sami Vatanen (upper-body injury) will not return to tonight's game. #ANAvsCOL
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) March 10, 2016
It isn’t immediately clear what caused the injury or how serious the issue is beyond sidelining him for at least this game.
Update: The Avalanche ended up winning 3-0.