Carrick's Arm Injury: Buffalo Sabres' Playoff Push at Risk

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome to Global News Today, powered by AI and connected worldwide. Buffalo Savers pulled off a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders Tuesday night, but he came at a cost with Center Sam Karek suffering A, left arm injury. The 34-year-old got tangled up fighting Islanders Captain Anders Lee right off the opening face-off in the third period, landing awkwardly and staying down in pain before skating off with help. Karek had his left arm caught in Lee's jersey while throwing punches with his right, and the spin to the ice did the damage. He's been a key depth guy for Buffalo's playoff push after they traded for him from the New York Rangers on March 6th for a 20-26. Third round and sixth round pick. Coach Lindy Ruff confirmed the arm-tweet post-game and said they'd evaluated fully the next day to know more. Fans and teammates were gutted seeing him go, especially since he's been lighting it up lately. In his first 12 games with the Sabers, Karek notched five goals and won assist, building

1:01on four goals and six assists and 60 games earlier, with the Rangers. That grit from the fourth line center has been huge for their lineup. We'll keep an eye on the updates as Buffalo pushes forward, hoping Karek bounces back quick to keep that momentum rolling.