Kyle Turris played through some serious pain so far this season (he immediately bounced back from this), yet he’s sitting out Thursday’s Ottawa Senators - New Jersey Devils game.
The ailment: a lower-body injury.
As the Senators note, this closes off quite the impressive “ironman” streak for Turris, who had played in 307 straight games.
Tonight brings to an end Turris' streak of 307 consecutive games as a #Sens player. Amazing feat. 2nd best in team history. #BigBootyPopped
— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) January 21, 2016
It’s not all bad for the Senators, as it appears to be one top-line player out and one in; Mike Hoffman is able to suit up tonight.
Update: #Sens forward Mike Hoffman will play tonight against New Jersey.
— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) January 21, 2016
Circling back to Turris, perhaps the Senators should give him a longer, strategic break?
The question now, do you shut Turris down the next 3 games too? All star break would mean 2 weeks to heal up. He's been banged up awhile.
— Steve Lloyd (@TSNSteveLloyd) January 21, 2016