Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Notches helper in return
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Sergachev (leg) picked up an assist and added two blocked shots and a hit in 17:03 of ice time during Saturday's 6-3 Game 4 win over the Panthers.
Seeing his first game action since fracturing his left leg in multiple places Feb. 7, Sergachev gave the Lightning an emotional boost with his surprising and early return, helping Tampa Bay avoid getting swept out of the first round. The 25-year-old blueliner didn't see his usual workload, but that's to be expected given his long layoff. He'll likely see similar ice time Monday in Game 5.
Sergachev (leg) was activated off long-term injured reserve, per the NHL media site, which sets him up to return for Game 4 against Florida on Saturday.
Sergachev was previously ruled out for at least the first round, so his speedy return is a huge surprise. With Tampa Bay facing a 3-0 deficit in the series, his teammates need all the help they can get to stave off elimination. If the defenseman hadn't come back now, then it might have been too late. He had two goals, 19 points, 36 hits and 70 blocks in 34 regular-season appearances. While Sergachev typically serves in a top-four capacity, his minutes might be limited in his first contest since Feb. 7.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Won't be back for Round 1
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Sergachev (leg) won't be available for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Sergachev, who took part in Monday's practice, underwent surgery in early February to stabilize fractures to the tibia and fibula in his left leg. Head coach Jon Cooper is encouraged by Sergachev's progress but acknowledged that the Lightning may need to win a round or two in the postseason before the 25-year-old defender is available to return to the lineup. In 34 contests during the 2023-24 campaign, Sergachev posted two goals, 19 points and 53 shots on net.
Sergachev (leg) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Sergachev is expected to miss at least the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery for a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg. The 25-year-old defenseman's move to LTIR frees up some cap space for the Lightning.
Sergachev (leg) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.
Sergachev underwent surgery on his leg Thursday and is expected to miss extended time, though the team has yet to provide an official timeline for his return. The 25-year-old has 19 points in 34 games this season.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Goes under knife Thursday
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Sergachev underwent surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg Thursday.
Sergachev was just one game back from a previous lower-body injury that sidelined him for 17 contests before being stretchered off the ice against the Rangers on Wednesday. While the team didn't offer a specific recovery timeline for the blueliner, he is probably facing 6-8 weeks on the shelf before he can even begin skating. At this point, Sergachev will almost certainly be placed on long-term injured reserve in the coming days and might not return before the start of the playoffs. Darren Raddysh figures to see an increased role with the man advantage while Sergachev is sidelined.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Expected to return Wednesday
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Sergachev (lower body) will be activated off the long-term injured reserve and play Wednesday versus the Rangers, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
Sergachev has two goals, 19 points, 53 shots, 30 hits and 69 blocks in 33 contests in 2023-24. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 19 because of the injury. Erik Cernak (upper body) is also expected to return Wednesday and might serve as Sergachev's partner on the second pairing. Defensemen Calvin de Haan and Haydn Fleury are projected to be healthy scratches versus New York.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Hurt versus Rangers
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Sergachev needed to be stretchered off the ice after sustaining an apparent left leg injury Wednesday versus the Rangers, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Sergachev's return from a 17-game absence was cut short when he went down following a reverse hit from Alexis Lafreniere. The fact that Sergachev needed to be stretchered off is not a good sign, though it's unclear if the Lightning will have an update on his status following the contest. Calvin de Haan or Haydn Fleury could fill in if Sergachev is forced to miss time again.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Not expected back before All-Star break
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Sergachev (lower body) isn't expected to be back until after the All-Star break, with a potential target date for his return being Feb. 7 versus the Rangers, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.
It sounds like Sergachev, who's already missed 11 games, will likely be sidelined for at least six more contests with his lower-body issue. Emil Martinsen Lilleberg will likely stick with the big club until Sergachev, who's picked up 19 points through 33 contests this season, is ready to return.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Placed on long-term injured reserve
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Sergachev (lower body) was put on long-term injured reserve Thursday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Sergachev was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but the Lightning needed cap space to recall defensemen Sean Day and Declan Carlile from AHL Syracuse, which is why Sergachev was subsequently placed on LTIR. Sergachev will be eligible to return as early as Jan. 13 versus Anaheim. He has missed the last six games after he was injured Dec. 19 versus St. Louis. He has two goals and 17 assists in 33 games this season.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Lands on injured reserve
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Sergachev (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Sergachev has been out since Dec. 21, and he'll finally land on injured reserve, presumably to give the Lightning an extra roster spot. The team is dealing with an injury crisis on the blue line, as Erik Cernak (upper body) and Haydn Fleury (hand) are also unavailable. Sergachev can be activated whenever he is available to play.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Won't play versus Jets
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Sergachev (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Sergachev missed the last five games for the Lightning and is set to be out of action for at least one more due to his lower-body issue. With Erik Cernak (upper body) also unavailable, the Bolts are expected to roll with just five blueliners in Tuesday's contest.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Out again Sunday
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Sergachev (lower body) won't play Sunday versus the Canadiens, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Sergachev will miss his fifth straight game with the injury. His absence allows Haydn Fleury to draw another game in a bottom-four role, while Darren Raddysh continues to soak up most of Sergachev's power-play time. The Lightning's next game is Tuesday versus the Jets.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Not playing Saturday
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Coach Jon Cooper said that Sergachev (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Rangers, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
This will be the fourth straight game that Sergachev will sit out. He was hurt in the first stanza versus St. Louis on Dec. 19. The blueliner has two goals and 17 assists in 33 games this season. He appears to be doubtful to play Sunday against Montreal, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Doubtful Saturday
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Sergachev (lower body) is unlikely to play versus the Rangers on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Sergachev has missed the last three games since leaving in the first period versus St. Louis on Dec. 19. The defenseman could, however, return Sunday at home versus Montreal. Sergachev has two goals and 19 points in 33 games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Remains sidelined
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Sergachev (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's game versus Florida, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Although Sergachev will miss a third straight game Wednesday, the Lightning are hopeful he'll be ready to return Saturday against New York or Sunday versus Montreal before the calendar flips to 2024. Haydn Fleury will likely continue to fill a spot in the lineup until Sergachev is ready to return.
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Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev: Out of action Saturday
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Sergachev (lower body) will miss Saturday's tilt in Washington, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Sergachev was injured Tuesday while blocking a shot in the opening stanza and was unable to return. He missed Thursday's game versus Vegas, but he could be ready to go after the holiday break. Sergachev has two goals, 19 points and 69 blocked shots in 33 games this season.
