Capitals players devastated about Martin Fehervary
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The Washington Capitals are currently locked in a first-round battle with the Montreal Canadiens, but injuries have significantly impacted their lineup. One of the key absences is defenseman Martin Fehervary, and the team has just issued an official update on his condition.
Capitals' players are left devastated after the team provided an update on defenseman Martin Fehervary who suffered a right knee injury back on April 15 in a game against the Islanders.
The Capitals posted an update earlier this morning...
INJURY UPDATE:
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary sustained an injury to his right knee during the April 15 game against the New York Islanders. Fehervary underwent a successful surgical procedure yesterday to repair the meniscus and will miss the rest of the playoffs.
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary sustained an injury to his right knee during the April 15 game against the New York Islanders. Fehervary underwent a successful surgical procedure yesterday to repair the meniscus and will miss the rest of the playoffs.
The Capitals defenceman has successfully underwent a surgical procedure yesterday to repair the meniscus and will miss the remainder of the playoffs.
Sammi Silber took to X with some player reactions following the news.
Curtis Houck posted this video that shows the play where Fehervary may have suffered the injury against the Islanders.
Here's what one could presume was the April 15 play against the Islanders that led to Martin Fehérváry tearing his meniscus and putting him out for the rest of the playoffs for the Caps.
The 25-year-old defenseman recorded 5 goals and 25 points over 81 games with the Capitals this season, averaging 19 minutes of ice time per game.
Over his career, he has totaled 22 goals and 75 points in 299 games. A second-round pick in the 2018 NHL Draft, Fehervary is under contract through next season with a cap hit of $2.675 million.
Alex Alexeyev has been lining up on the Capitals' third defensive pairing alongside Trevor van Riemsdyk. He appeared in three of the final four games of the regular season, after playing in just five games earlier in the year.
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AVRIL 22 | 40 ANSWERS Capitals players devastated about Martin Fehervary Do you think Fehervary's absense will heavily impact the Capitals for the rest of the playoffs? | ||
| yes | 15 | 37.5 % |
| no | 25 | 62.5 % |
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