Yahoo Sports Flames Injured Forward Will Not Require Surgery
The Calgary Flames announced on Friday afternoon that injured forward Connor Zary will not require surgery on his left knee following a knee-on-knee hit on Tuesday night in a game against the Anaheim Ducks.
.@MFradiology Injury Update: Following an evaluation process, it has been determined that Connor Zary will not require surgery but will be missing from the #Flames lineup for an indefinite period. He will begin his rehabilitation immediately. pic.twitter.com/m4aglMts3X
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 10, 2025
This is the first significant injury for the 22-year-old, who recently played his 100th NHL game and has scored ten goals and 22 points in 40 games this season.
Initial reports indicated that Zary did not have any damage to his ACL or MCL, and further tests on Friday stated that he didn't need surgery.
According to the Flames press release, Zary will be out of the lineup for an "indefinite period" but will begin his rehabilitation immediately.
In a corresponding roster move, the Flames called up AHL All-Star Rory Kerins, the leading scorer on the Calgary Wranglers. The Flames return to action on Saturday at the Saddledome against the Los Angeles Kings.
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