Devils center Bobby Holik left tonight's 4-3 shootout victory over the Capitals after fracturing his right pinkie in the second period.
Holik was injured when the Devils were on the power play with about 10 minutes left in the second period. A clearing attempt by Washington's Alex Ovechkin struck him on the hand.
"My pinkie got caught between the puck and the stick," Holik said.
Holik had a big splint on his pinkie after the game. It was unclear if it's an injury he can play through.
"We'll find out in the next couple of days," Holik said. "I think I'm going to see another doctor in Jersey."
The Devils have three days off before playing their next game on Wednesday night against Dallas.
If Holik is unable to play Wednesday, the Devils will have to call up a forward from Lowell with Brian Rolston out with a high right ankle sprain.
Devils coach Brent Sutter wasn't sure what adjustments he'd make to his lineup if Holik is out for a while.
"Petr (Vrana) might be put into a bigger role," Sutter said. "Who knows?"
Vrana scored his first NHL goal tonight.
In a span of 48 hours, the two big players the Devils signed on July 1 have both been injured.
When I asked Holik who else they signed this summer that might get injured, he replied, "Anssi Salmela. He's in the minors. You'd better keep an eye on him."
PLLL!!!!!!!!! PLEASE! It's perfect.
Posted by: mikeK | October 18, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Now we have the same team like last season exept two snipers Brylin and Asham. I think we'll be just fine.
Posted by: AK47 | October 18, 2008 at 10:51 PM
First Romo, now this...he'll be fine.
Posted by: Al | October 18, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Asham a sniper? More like a waste of a roster spot. If Bobby can't go..Welcome back Rod Pelley and he is a solid player and scored in Lowell tonight.
ANDY GREENE should be dressed and Mottau leave the goaltending to Marty.
Posted by: Al | October 18, 2008 at 10:58 PM
It was a joke man.
Posted by: AK47 | October 18, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Man up Bobby. Peluso and McKay would have played through it.
Posted by: Me | October 18, 2008 at 11:07 PM
Bobby is a tough customer, if he can't play on Wednesday it will be because doctors won't give him the clearence.
Bring up Bergfors!
Posted by: JoeDevs | October 18, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Bring up P3L. Put him on the ice for every shift Avery sees.
Posted by: Aric Calfee | October 18, 2008 at 11:43 PM
"When I asked Holik who else they signed this summer that might get injured..."
Uh, bit of an odd question there.
Posted by: Mickey Mouse | October 19, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Didn't Holik break his foot in Washington last year?
Posted by: bobo | October 19, 2008 at 12:23 AM
I was really hoping to have Holik in there against Barbie-loving Avery.
Posted by: skeeter | October 19, 2008 at 01:23 AM
Bring up Blondie please, let Him crush the little S***.
Posted by: Shari | October 19, 2008 at 09:20 AM
everyone will be screaming for Bergfors or Halischuk, but considering Lou, and the fact that Holik was centering the 4th line, I'm expecting Rod Pelley to be recalled before anyone else, to center Rupp and Clarkson
for all those doubters, Vrana didn't look too bad out there. granted he'll probably never lead the team in scoring or play on the top line, but he was solid, even if he was on the ice for 2 goals against
Posted by: mikeP | October 19, 2008 at 10:08 AM
P3L plz, Pelley will skate around and do nothing, P3L will at least bring some energy.
Posted by: Chico Eats! | October 19, 2008 at 05:55 PM