Zary Leaves Game with Apparent Knee Injury
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary sustained a concerning knee injury during Tuesday night’s game against the Anaheim Ducks. The incident occurred in the second period, forcing Zary to leave the ice unable to put weight on his left leg. He was assisted off the ice by team trainers. The Flames have yet to release an official update on his condition.
- Connor Zary suffered a knee injury during the Flames-Ducks game.
- Zary was unable to put weight on his left leg.
- The team has not yet provided an update.
Details of the Injury
Collision with Helleson
The injury occurred as Zary carried the puck into the Ducks’ zone. He attempted to evade a check from Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson, but a collision resulted in contact with Zary’s left knee.
- Zary hit with Ducks-defenseman, Drew-Helleson.
- The impact occurred on Zary’s left knee.
- Helleson received a game misconduct penalty.
Zary’s Season and Game Outcome
Zary’s Performance This Season
Zary was playing in his 40th game of the season. He has recorded 10 goals and 22 points so far this season.
- Zary has 10 goals and 22 points this season.
Huberdeau’s Overtime Winner
Despite the injury to Zary, the Flames secured a 3-2 overtime victory. Jonathan Huberdeau scored the game-winning goal on the power play in overtime. Mason McTavish forced overtime with a power-play goal of his own midway through the third period. Alex Killorn also scored for the Ducks, while MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri scored in regulation for Calgary.
- Jonathan Huberdeau scored the overtime goal.
- Mason McTavish scored the tying goal for the Ducks.
Source: NHL.com