According to Scoops Keefe, Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm fractured his kneecap from blocking Justin Faulks shot.
Here is the shot that ended up fracturing his knee:
Some situations a fractured knee cap results in having to get surgery done, hopefully for the Boston Bruins and Hampus Lindholm this is not the case.
But some good news just surfaced regarding Lindholm's injury.
Scoops, the same insider that broke the original news of Hampus Lindholm having a fractured knee revealed some good and bad news regarding his injury.
It was revealed that Hampys Lindholm will not require surgery, but he is expected to be out for 6 weeks.
The Boston Bruins are already without Andrew Peeke, who does not have a timeline to return to the team yet, and now they are with out one of their best players this year.
Today before heading into the Boston Bruins game against the St. Louis Blues, the Bruins announced multiple roster moves, including one with Hampus Lindholm which is tough for the Bruins.
The organization announced that Lindholm has now officially been placed on IR (injury reserved).
This is tough for the Bruins, but hopefully when he comes back at 100% he is able to make an impact like he was before being injured.
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NOVEMBRE 16 | 138 ANSWERS Boston Bruins provide a troubling update regarding defenseman Hampus Lindholm Do you think Hampus Lindholm will come back and make a impact like he was before being injured? | ||
Yes | 91 | 65.9 % |
No | 47 | 34.1 % |
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