Arizona CoyotesLeading scorer Clayton KellerAfter fracturing his left leg during a 5-2 victory over the opponent, he had surgery Wednesday night. San Jose Sharks.
The team said that Keller is doing well and will be back in 4-6 months.
After being injured, he was taken to the hospital on a stretcher. He was skating towards the Sharks’ net, when he lost his stride and crashed into one of the boards near the goal. He was left lying on the ice for approximately five minutes before being pushed off and giving a thumbs-up sign.
We want to say thank you to my fans, teammates, and medical personnel who supported us last night. I am sad to say that the season is over, but I am still able to rest comfortably in hospital and remain positive. I’m ready to go for season 1 !!!!. ?
— Clayton Keller (@ClaytonKeller37) March 31, 2022
Keller, whose mother was there, leads the Coyotes in goals with 28 and assists with 35.
Keller posted on social networks, “Unfortunately, the Season’s Over for Me. But I’m Resting Comfortably at the Hospital in Good Spirits.” “I will return better than ever for the first day of season !!!!”
Jan JenikTo end their six-game losing streak, the Coyotes scored twice in Wednesday’s match, including the tiebreaker during a third-period with three goals.
Jenik stated that there were “a lot of emotions out here.” “Glad that we were able win, but we lost our best player.”
This report contains information from The Associated Press.