Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm will be out of the game for a few weeks due to a lower-body injury, as announced by coach Jim Montgomery on Wednesday. Lindholm, who is 30 years old, had to leave the game on Tuesday night against St. Louis after blocking a shot by Justin Faulk in the first period. This injury occurred during the Bruins’ 3-2 victory.
Throughout this season, Lindholm has managed to score three goals and provide four assists in the 17 games he has played. He was also selected as an All-Star in the 2022-23 season. Looking back at his career, Lindholm has accumulated a total of 313 points, with 73 goals, 240 assists, and an impressive plus-147 rating in the 762 games he has played for both the Anaheim Ducks (2013-22) and the Bruins. The Ducks originally drafted Lindholm as the sixth overall pick in 2012.
The Boston team is already facing a shortage in their defensive line, with Andrew Peeke also out with an upper-body injury and considered week-to-week. Lindholm’s absence will surely be felt on the ice, as he has been a key player for the Bruins this season.
Injuries are always a risk in professional sports, and teams need to have depth in their roster to cover for such setbacks. Lindholm’s experience and skill will be missed, but this could also be an opportunity for other players to step up and showcase their capabilities.
As the Bruins navigate through this challenging period without Lindholm, fans will be eagerly waiting for updates on his recovery and return to the game. In the meantime, the team will have to rely on the remaining players to continue putting up a strong performance on the ice.