"Midway through the third period, Islanders' star Bo Horvat collided with the Mammoth's Sean Durzi. Horvat was slow to get up. And even though he was able to skate off the ice on his own, it was evident the Islanders' leading scorer was in considerable discomfort and could not put weight on his left leg. The knee-jerk reaction was that Thursday's injury is related to the groin issue that sidelined him earlier this season."
"If Grewal is right, and he has a pretty good track record, the Islanders could be without Horvat for an extended period. A knee ligament injury, even if just a mild sprain, typically takes weeks to heal properly. That could be a potentially devastating situation for the Islanders. Horvat will likely undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury."
The New York Islanders lost 7-2 to the Utah Mammoth at UBS Arena. Midway through the third period, Bo Horvat collided with Sean Durzi and was slow to get up. Horvat skated off on his own but could not put weight on his left leg. Initial reactions linked the incident to a prior groin issue. Dr. Harjas Grewal suggested the mechanism could indicate MCL injury and/or bone bruises, with ACL or PCL damage being rarer. A knee ligament injury could sideline Horvat for weeks. Further testing will determine the extent of the injury. The injury threatens his Olympic availability with Team Canada.
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