After a brutal collision with the end-boards on Tuesday, it was a great sign that Sekera was able to skate this morning. He took line rushes with Justin Faulk, which suggested he might play tonight, but the Hurricanes ultimately decided to keep him out tonight and let him rest before Tuesday's game.
Sekera is on the ice this morning and is actually paired with Justin Faulk which suggests he might be available tonight. It would be pretty remarkable if Sekera plays considering how hard he crashed into the boards on Tuesday. Expect an update after the skate.
After a rough collision with the boards last night, Sekera did not skate today, but he has not been ruled out for Thursday's game. He is likely dealing with some whiplash and depending on how he feels tomorrow will go a long way in deciding whether or not he plays vs. the Rangers.
Sekera suffered an upper-body injury in the first period on Tuesday when he went crashing into the end boards. There is no surprise that he is taking the morning off after the collision. Consider him questionable for Thursday's meeting with New York.
The Hurricanes said that the X-rays came back negative after Sekera crashed into the boards in the first period. That is positive news that Sekera may not miss an extended period of time with what looked to be a dangerous play. The Hurricanes are already missing their top-3 forwards, they can't afford to lose Sekera for a long time. Expect a more detailed update on Wednesday or Thursday.
Sekera will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury. Sekera has blown-away his previous career highs in his first season with the Hurricanes. He has 11 goals and 33 assists (44 points) in 47 games. His previous high was 29 points. He is listed as day-to-day.
Sekera has missed the last two games and his return will be a welcomed sight for Hurricanes fans. Sekera has been great offensively (5G / 8A) and defensively for Carolina this season. If he plays, he will return to the top pair with Justin Faulk and play 20-plus minutes as usual. Mike Komisarek is expected to stay in the lineup with Ryan Murphy coming out.
Sekera has an undisclosed upper-body injury and did not play Friday in the Canes' 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Sekera was missed, both defensively and on the power play. He also has been productive offensively, with three goals and two assists in his last five games before Friday.
Muller said Sekera, who skated early Friday morning, is undergoing an MRI and his status is "day to day." He was not sure if Sekera, who has three goals and two assists in the past four games, would be able to play Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. With defenseman Tim Gleason out with a lower-body injury, Mike Komisarek will play his seventh game of the season.
Sekera will miss his third game in a row tomorrow with an upper-body injury. Sekera is not a great fantasy option.
Sekera has one goal and seven assists in 22 games this season.
Sekera left Saturday's game after suffering a lower body injury and will not play today. T.J Brennan will enter the Sabres lineup as his replacement.
Sekera is back in the lineup after a bout with pneumonia. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
Sekera is currently out with pneumonia but is miraculously feeling better. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
Sekera is currently out with pneumonia but skating is a good sign. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
Sounds like Sekera will miss another game or two. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
Sounds like Sekera will miss another game or two. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
Sounds like Sekera will miss another game or two. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
Sounds like Sekera could miss a game or two. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
No word on if Sekera is injured or if it is a healthy scratch. He has three goals and 13 points through 58 games.
