Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov will be sidelined eight to 10 weeks after receiving treatment to repair what the club is calling a lower-body injury.
will be sidelined eight to 10 weeks after receiving treatment on Wednesday to repair what the club is calling a lower-body injury.During the third period of an Oct. 16 game against the Washington Capitals, Kucherov suffered what appeared to be a groin injury, doubling over in pain after a minor collision with Garnet Hathaway. He exited the ice and did not return.
The 28-year-old missed the entire 2021 regular season after having hip surgery but returned for the playoffs. Kucherov would go on to record eight goals and 32 points in 23 games to lead the Lightning to a second straight Stanley Cup., and avoid posting profanity, personal attacks or harassment. Should you violate our submissions guidelines, we reserve the right to remove your comments and block your account. Sportsnet reserves the right to close a story’s comment section at any time.
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