CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell will miss seven to eight weeks with a broken collar bone and a fractured rib, the result of a hit from Washington Capitals’ star Alex Ocvechkin.
Blackhawks team doctor Michael Terry said Tuesday that Campbell will likely avoid surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. The Blackhawks’ regular season ends April 11.
Ovechkin drove Campbell into the boards from behind in the first period of Sunday’s game. Campbell stayed on the ice for several minutes. Ovechkin, the NHL’s leading scorer, drew a game misconduct penalty for the hit and on Monday got a two-game suspension.
