BUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane is out indefinitely after cracking three ribs in Thursday’s season opener.
Coach Dan Bylsma said Kane will miss “weeks,” the latest misfortune for a Sabres team that is already without top-line centre Jack Eichel, who will miss several weeks after being diagnosed with a high ankle sprain Wednesday.
Kane was hurt when he crashed into the end boards during the second period of Buffalo’s 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. He was taken to the hospital after the game and released Thursday night, Kane said.