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– It’s a very tough break for us and we will miss him as Oskar is a versatile forward, who can be used in so many different situations. He plays powerplay, kills expulsions and is an energy player, who drags others with him, coach Craig Berube tells nhl.com.
Sundqvist was injured in the final minutes of the first period in the road game with the San Jose Sharks on Friday.
The Blues won that game 2-1 after penalties.
Last night, Swedish time, they again took two points against the Sharks. This time, the winning numbers were 5-2 at the SAP Center in San Jose.
Multiple injuries in St. Luis
S t. Louis has had a tough season when it comes to injuries. Also missing are defenders Carl Gunnarsson and Colton Parayko and forwards Robert Thomas. Ivan Barbashev and Mackenzie MacEcahern.
Gunnarsson will also be out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
After this season, Oskar Sundqvist has two years left on his contract with the Blues, earning him an annual salary of SEK 23.5 million.
This winter he has scored 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in 28 games played. Oskar is in his sixth season in the NHL and in 229 games he has produced 72 points, 32 goals and 40 assists.
