What Happened
The Ottawa Senators lost forward Andre Burakovsky to a lower-body injury in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, the team announced. Burakovsky recorded one shot on goal in 4:54 of ice time before he was ruled out for the rest of the game midway through the second period. The cause of the injury was not clear; he was seen battling along the boards and briefly slipping on the ice before leaving.
Key Details
- Burakovsky had one shot on goal in 4:54 of ice time before exiting.
- He was ruled out for the remainder of the game midway through the second period.
- The team announced the lower-body injury; no timeline was given.
- Burakovsky, 31, is in his 13th NHL season and his first with Ottawa.
- He had seven appearances entering Thursday, with a minus-two rating, four blocks and three hits.
What It Means
Ottawa loses a veteran winger from its forward group for at least the rest of Thursday's game, with no timeline announced. Burakovsky is in his first season with the Senators after 12 previous NHL campaigns, so his availability affects the club's top-nine depth while the team assesses the injury.
What's Next
The Senators are expected to provide further information on Burakovsky's status, though no timeline has been announced.