Kovalchuk leaves the ice. First one off at end of skate.
All accounts seem positive on Kovalchuk's return but he only rotated in and out of the first line. Don't expect a return tonight against the Canes.
Ilya Kovalchuk News
DeBoer said it would take "a miraculous recovery tomorrow night" for Kovalchuk to play vs. Carolina.
Kovalchuk was held out of practice which would make him unlikely to play tomorrow against the Hurricanes. Stay tuned for a further update.
Ilya Kovalchuk, who missed Saturday's game against Winnipeg with a lower-body injury, is not practicing with the Devils Monday.
Kovalchuk was held out of practice which would make him unlikely to play tomorrow against the Hurricanes. Stay tuned for a further update.
Kovalchuk confirms he won't play
Kovalchuk skated today but left the ice early. He remains listed as day-to-day with his lower body injury. If you own him, make sure to keep him on the bench tonight.
It seems unlikely that Kovalchuk would play RW with Elias moving to center again, which is what Elias expects.
Kovalchuk clearly looks more comfortable on the left side. Expect a bounce back season where he assuredly produces more than 31 goals and 60 points.