NY Islander Jack Hillen to miss 6-8 weeks due to a broken jaw
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Bill Jempty | Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
Anaheim Duck Teemu Selanne recently suffered a similar injury. From AP-
New York Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen will miss six to eight weeks with a broken jaw and damaged teeth caused by a slap shot from Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin.
The Islanders said on Wednesday that the 24-year-old Hillen remained hospitalized following surgery late Tuesday night into the morning. Hillen was injured in the first period of New York’s 7-2 home loss on Tuesday and is expected to be discharged from the hospital on Thursday.
It is the second major injury to the Islanders’ defense corps that lost veteran Radek Martinek to a season-ending knee injury in November.
Hillen was helping to protect the net when he was struck in the face by the puck. It is just one of those freak accidents that happen in hockey.
The Islanders have a record of 23-22-8 for the season and are in the midst of a wild tussle for the last 3 Eastern Conference playoff berths. The loss of Hillen probably won’t affect the team too adversely. As long as no other major injuries happen.
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