Injuries Dominate NHL Game Storylines: Ducks, Bruins, Panthers

In a night riddled with NHL game action, the games were also riddled with injuries. The Boston Bruins faced a setback as defenseman Matt Grzelcyk left the game due to an upper-body injury. Head coach Jim Montgomery provided limited details, mentioning the injury’s nature but leaving its severity uncertain. Grzelcyk, an integral part of the Bruins’ defensive lineup, may be sidelined for a couple of weeks, potentially affecting the team’s strategies in upcoming games.

In the same clash, the Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett faced misfortune, sustaining a left leg injury. The incident occurred during a tense on-ice battle with Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm. Lindholm inadvertently placed his skate on the back of Bennett’s left leg, causing Bennett to collapse in pain. The Panthers’ forward was visibly distressed, grabbing his lower leg and requiring assistance to leave the ice. Bennett, who had recently returned after missing seven games due to a lower-body injury, now faces an uncertain recovery period, impacting the Panthers’ offensive dynamics.