NHL Injuries: Key Players Out for Playoff Push

0:00On April 3rd, Columbus Blue Jackets are dealing with big losses on defense and forward lines. Damon Severson underwent shoulder surgery Friday, and he's done for the season after putting up 32 points in 71 games. Mathew O'Levy is also out for the rest of the regular season, with an upper body injury leaving them shorthanded ahead of hosting Winnipeg Saturday night. Over in Detroit, Justin Falk picked up a lower body tweak Thursday against Philly and sat out practice Friday. He's questionable for their matchup at the New York Rangers tomorrow, at 12.30pm Eastern on ABC. The wings grabbed him in a trade from St. Louis last month, and they're hoping he can suit up soon. Buffalo's Sam Carrick is sideline week to week, with the left arm injury from a scrap with the Islanders Captain Tuesday. Coach Lindy Ruff says, playoffs aren't off the table yet for the forward, who's not 16 points this year since joining from the Rangers. The Savers head to Washington Saturday evening. Meanwhile, the capitals Aliyakse Protas is day-to-day with an upper body issue, and skipped

1:02their last two road games. The 23 goal score got hurt colliding with an old teammate in Vegas. Buffalo comes to town for that 7pm Eastern clash. These hits come at crunch time as teams push for playoff spots, so keep an eye on line-ups this weekend. Could shake up the Eastern Conference race big. Time. Coming up in NHL News today, powered by AI.