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The Vancouver Canucks lineup will definitely change this evening after forward Alex Burrows sustained an upper-body injury while taking part in this morning’s pre-game skate.
In a statement the Canucks confirmed Burrows’ injury, said that he was sent to hospital for precautionary reasons and confirmed that the first liner will not play in Game 4 on Tuesday night against the Flames.
Burrows sustained an upper body injury & was taken to hospital after practice this morning for precautionary reasons. Will not play tonight.
— Vancouver Canucks (@VanCanucks) April 21, 2015
Alexandre Burrows has left the Saddledome on a stretcher, he left the morning skate early asking the training staff for assistance…
— Jermain Franklin (@TSNJFranklin) April 21, 2015
… Approximately an hour later Burrows exited on a stretcher. We are awaiting an official update from the #Canucks in a press release
— Jermain Franklin (@TSNJFranklin) April 21, 2015
UPDATE: According to a report from TVA’s Renaud Lavoie, Burrows sustained a fractured rib.
Burrows’ absence leaves a big hole for the Canucks, as he was one of a few players able to match the Flames’ physicality with his own.
