Daniel Alfredsson and Carl Hagelin will both return to the lineup in Game 6 between the Senators and Rangers. Alfredsson suffered a concussion after being struck in the head by a Hagelin elbow in Game 2.
Daniel Alfredsson Injury Update: Senators Captain To Return For Game 6
Alfredsson, the captain of the Senators, is obviously a key part of their equation. Hagelin is a vital contributing factor for the Rangers as well, so in an elimination game, it’s good to see both players can put the incident behind them and find their way back into the lineup.
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Read Article >Daniel Alfredsson Injury: Senators Captain Has Concussion, Suffers Setback
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Read Article >Carl Hagelin Suspension: Rangers ‘Thoroughly Perplexed’ By NHL Decision
The organization released comment to the media following the announced decision on Sunday evening.
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Read Article >Carl Hagelin Suspended 3 Games For Elbow On Daniel Alfredsson
“It is important to note that Alfredsson suffered an injury on this play,” Shanahan said. That’s been the standard to which they’ve decided suspensions in these playoffs, and it’s likely why Hagelin will miss time. Alfredsson’s status is unknown for Game 3 at Scotiabank Place on Monday.
Hagelin’s a vital player for the Rangers, and his absence from the lineup wil no doubt hurt their chances now that the series moves to Ottawa tied at a game apiece. Of course, you won’t hear much remorse from Senators fans, who lost their captain as a result of this hit. New York could opt to put rookie Chris Kreider in the lineup for his NHL debut to replace Hagelin.
Read Article >Daniel Alfredsson Injury: Senators Captain Leaves Game After Carl Hagelin Hit

PresswireAbsolutely brutal. If Alfredsson is out for any prolonged period of time with a head injury, it’ll be a devastating blow to the Senators’ chances in this first-round series. Hagelin was given a five-minute major for elbowing on the play, but he remained in the game for the duration.
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