The Anaheim Ducks are obliterating the Calgary Flames in Game 1, and it appears as though the Flames lost some players to injury, too.
Calgary updated that Jiri Hudler and Michael Ferland won’t return tonight after suffering ... whatever injuries they are dealing with. (It’s the playoffs, this is about as robust as updates are going to get while a team is still active.)
As bad as the Flames are looking, this Game 1 loss would be more significant if these players miss time, especially Hudler. The 31-year-old topped all Calgary scorers with 76 points in the regular season and has been a key part of a fantastic line with youngsters Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan.
Every series will have ups and downs, and the Flames haven't been good tonight, but the greater concern right now is no Hudler and Ferland.
— Mike Johnson (@mike_p_johnson) May 1, 2015
Perhaps there will be a more detailed update regarding those banged-up Flames after the game, but don’t hold your breath.