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Justin Williams says TJ Oshie missed time recently due to a concussion

On February 22nd, TJ Oshie scored a goal and tallied an assist against the Philadelphia Flyers. Oshie also suffered what Barry Trotz termed an upper-body injury which caused the talented Caps forward to miss four games over a period of ten days. The injury was a bit of a mystery.

During an interview with reporters, Trotz said the injury was unrelated to the previous shoulder injuries Oshie suffered earlier in the season.

Saturday night, Williams revealed the injury was a concussion.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Matt Niskanen injured by Radko Gudas, leaves Flyers game early

Caps defenseman Matt Niskanen played 10 minutes, 20 seconds on Wednesday night — more than 12 minutes below his average. That’s because a nasty collision with Philadelphia’s Radko Gudas forced Niskanen out in the second period.

The Caps report Niskanen has suffered a lower-body injury and will be re-evaluated on Thursday.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Brooks Orpik calls Andre Burakovsky’s ‘bad luck’ injury a broken hand

Friday afternoon, Barry Trotz updated reporters on the injury Andre Burakovsky suffered against the Red Wings.

“Obviously it’s a hand injury,” Trotz said. “He’s going to be out until probably mid to the later part of March. No surgery. He’ll have plenty of games to get back.”

When asked if Burakovsky had any broken bones in his hand, Trotz replied, “I’m not a doctor. I’m going to say he has a hand injury.”

Five hours earlier, in an interview with DC101’s Elliot in the Morning, defenseman Brooks Orpik said Burakovsky broke his hand.

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By Ian Oland 3 years ago

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Barry Trotz says Andre Burakovsky’s right hand injury could keep him out of games until late March

Washington Capitals Head Coach Barry Trotz had some bad news regarding Andre Burakovsky’s injured right hand. While speaking to reporters after practice Friday afternoon, Trotz revealed that Burakovsky’s hand injury is significant and will keep him out of action until mid to late March (four to six weeks).

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According to Barry Trotz, Andre Burakovsky’s injured hand will force the Swede ‘to miss some time’

In the first period, Andre Burakovsky blocked a shot with his right hand. Burakovsky returned to the bench, but would be unable to continue in the game. Burakovsky’s hand appeared badly bruised when captured by CSN Mid-Atlantic cameras, and the Swede grimaced in pain when Head Athletic Trainer Greg Smith flexed his hand.

After the game, Barry Trotz updated the media on Burakovsky’s injury and it does not sound good.

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Andre Burakovsky leaves game after blocking shot with his right hand (GIFs)

Andre Burakovsky turned 22-years-old today, but his present from the hockey gods was a bad one.

Late in the first period, Burakovsky went to one knee to try and block Brendan Smith’s shot from the point. The puck struck Burakovsky on the right hand.

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Barry Trotz says injured Justin Williams will play Saturday against Montreal

Wednesday night, Justin Williams was a surprise scratch. The 35-year-old winger did not skate during pregame warmups and later was announced to have a lower-body injury. Jay Beagle, Barry Trotz’s “Mr. Fix It,” took Williams’ spot on the second line.

After the Caps 5-3 victory over the Boston Bruins, Trotz commented on Williams’ injury. He did not reveal much.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Justin Williams will miss Bruins game with lower-body injury

Justin Williams, the Capitals’ third-leading scorer (17 goals), will miss Wednesday night’s rivalry game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury. Williams was unable to take warmups.

That’s bad news because Williams has dominated lately with the NHL’s first star of January, Evgeny Kuznetsov. Since the New Year, the three-time Stanley Cup champion has been the team’s finisher on the second line, ranking third in the entire NHL with eight goals. He’s also scored 15 goals in his last 26 games. According to the Capitals’ Mike Vogel, Williams had appeared in 425 of his last 426 games over the last 6 seasons.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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Hershey Bears’ Nathan Walker out for 4-6 weeks due to broken hand

Hershey Bears’ left wing Nathan Walker was on the verge of his first career promotion. Now he will sit for the next four to six weeks due to an unlucky injury.

On Saturday, Walker broke his hand after blocking a shot in the Bears 4-2 win over the Springfield Thunderbirds.

The tiny but pugnacious Australian has tallied nine goals and 10 assists this season with the Bears, after getting a career best 41 points last season.

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By Madeline Dement 4 years ago

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Dmitry Orlov leaves second period early after being high-sticked by Ryan Dzingel (GIFs)

Dmitry Orlov scored two goals on Monday. Tuesday, he felt the pendulum strike back in Ottawa.

During a late second period dump-in, Senators forward Ryan Dzingel attempted to level Orlov with a big hit late. Instead, Orlov countered and knocked Dzingel over. As Dzingel fell to the ice, he fell awkwardly and his stick struck Orlov in the side of the head.

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By Ian Oland 4 years ago

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