Bo Horvat Injury Update: Islanders Star Out at Least 7 Days

bo Horvat Injury: Olympic Prospects Remain Positive

Bo Horvat‘s availability for⁣ the upcoming Winter Olympics doesn’t ‌appear jeopardized despite a recent injury ‍sustained during play. The New ⁣York​ Islanders center⁤ is expected to be sidelined for at least the next week, but ⁤early reports ‌suggest a favorable prognosis.

Horvat suffered‌ the injury Thursday​ in a game against the Utah⁢ Mammoth. ​He exited the game in the​ third period following a collision with Utah’s Sean ​Durzi. Initially, the center⁢ appeared to be ​in meaningful discomfort, hunched over on the bench before heading to the locker ⁤room.

Fortunately, ⁣the injury ​doesn’t seem ​as severe ​as⁤ initially feared. He​ will‌ be re-evaluated ​in one‍ week,⁣ according ⁤to reports. This timeline suggests he’s avoided a worst-case scenario that could have impacted his Olympic chances.

teammate Mathew Barzal offered a reassuring update following Friday’s practice. ​He indicated Horvat “seems all​ right”​ and expects ​a swift return‌ to⁢ the lineup.

Head ‍coach Patrick Roy confirmed after the ​game that Horvat⁢ would​ undergo medical evaluation Friday. However, he ⁣refrained⁤ from providing specific details⁢ regarding the injury.

Horvat’s inclusion on the⁢ Canadian⁢ Olympic​ roster was notable. He was ‍one of only four​ forwards not selected‌ for the 4 Nations Face-Off to earn a spot‍ on the 25-player Olympic team.

Currently, ​the ⁢30-year-old forward boasts an notable​ stat line this season. He has recorded 21 goals and 12 assists⁣ in 36 games played.

This isn’t Horvat’s first time representing his country on the ‍international stage. He’s a two-time NHL All-Star with prior experience ‍in ⁤international ⁣competition. He previously represented Canada at two World Championships‌ and the 2014 ⁢World junior Championship.

For fans hoping to⁢ see Horvat ​compete⁣ in the Olympics,the‌ current outlook is⁣ encouraging. You can anticipate further updates following ​his re-evaluation next week.