The Calgary Flames could be short up to two of their regular blueliners for Sunday’s deciding Game 7 against the Dallas Stars. Nikita Zadorov’s availability could be dependent on the judgment of the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, while Chris Tanev’s could depend on a potential injury suffered in Game 6.
Let’s run down each situation.
Nikita Zadorov
In the second period, Zadorov did what he’s done frequently this season: he stepped into an opposing player and laid a hit. This time, Zadorov (listed at 6’6″ by the league) put his shoulder into Stars forward Luke Glendening (listed at 5’11”).