According to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s head coach Jon Cooper, Rudolf Balcers is doubtful for the upcoming road trip, which starts this Monday in Buffalo. The Latvian forward suffered an upper-body injury after being hit into the boards in the first period of a game against the St Louis Blues, where he played just 23 seconds.
Jon Cooper on Balcers, who left the game in the first period after being hit into the boards: “He definitely won't be playing on this road trip. I would doubt”
— Gabby Shirley (@Gabby_Shirley_) November 26, 2022
Balcers was claimed off waivers by the Lightning on November 12 after starting the season with the Florida Panthers.