Saturday, February 7, 2009

Ryder Out Indefinitely

As per the Boston Globe and Boston Herald, Michael Ryder is out indefinitely after suffering a facial fracture after taking the stick of Ottawa's Antoine Vermette to the face late in Thursday night's game.

The high-stick, which gave the Bruins a four-minute advantage on which they tied the game, appeared to catch Ryder near the right eye, and caused the forward to bleed profusely. He did not return to the game.

According to Fluto Shinzawa of the Globe, Ryder's eye was not affected, but he may still require surgery.

Tough blow for the B's and Ryder, who was playing very strong hockey as of late. With Ryder out, the line-up has a little less firepower, but expect one of the youngsters to fill in during Ryder's absence.

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