Seattle loses a defensive anchor and penalty-kill specialist for a grueling five-game road trip as an upper-body injury sidelines the veteran blueliner for up to six weeks.
The Seattle Kraken have placed defenseman Ryan Lindgren on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury sustained during Tuesday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The veteran blueliner exited the matchup after the first period and is expected to miss four to six weeks while recovering.
Head coach Lane Lambert highlighted Lindgren's role on the ice, particularly as a key member of the team's first-unit penalty kill. Lindgren will miss a five-game road trip, though Seattle expects to utilize its seven remaining active defensemen rather than recalling a player from Coachella Valley.
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