Buffalo Sabres star Evander Kane was forced to leave the team's Oct. 24 game against the New Jersey Devils after suffering an MCL injury that will keep him out for multiple weeks.
According to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com), "Kane collapsed after having his knee pinned to the boards in the right corner of the Devils' zone on a check from David Schlemko."
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Kane's Timeline for Return Revealed
Monday, Oct. 26
The Sabres confirmed Kane will miss four to six weeks as he recovers. Joe Yerdon of NHL.com added Kane will not need surgery.
Kane Comments on Return
Sunday, Oct. 25
Kane sent a message to Sabres fans on Twitter following Buffalo's 4-3 loss to the Devils:
Kane's Absence a Major Blow to Struggling Sabres
In eight games this season, Kane has tallied one goal and two assists while posting a minus-five rating.
Kane signed a six-year, $31.5 million deal with the Winnipeg Jets prior to the 2012-13 season, but they dealt him to the Sabres in February after announcing he was set to have sea ...
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