Dominating with the San Jose Sharks in Calgary (3-4), the Appenzeller was forced to throw in the towel in the 54th minute.
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Timo Meier was awarded the game’s first star.
Timo Meier (25) suffered an injury Tuesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, where his San Jose team won 3-4 once morest the Flames. Following a collision with Swedish defender Rasmus Andersson near goalkeeper Jacob Markström’s net in the 54th minute, the Appenzeller winger immediately limped into the dressing room.
Timo Meier limps to the locker room following a collision near the boards pic.twitter.com/FKgvjzh5Uz
— Sharks on NBCS (@NBCSSharks) March 23, 2022
The nature of his injury, as well as the duration of his possible absence, have not been communicated by the Sharks. Before this twist of fate, the No 28 of the Californian team had been dominant. Rewarded with the first star, he notably scored the 2-3 in the 38th minute (his 27th goal of the 2021-2022 season) to reach the plateau of 60 personal points on the occasion of his 58th start. His record (66 points) dates from the 2018-2019 financial year.
Josi extends his streak
While eleven games were on the North American professional league schedule, Nashville faced disappointment at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the Kings performed a monologue (6-1). Bernese Predators defender Roman Josi (31), however, extended his points collection streak. At the origin of the success of Ontario center Philip Tomasino (3-1 in the 24th), he scored in an 11th consecutive game. This is his 60th seasonal assist, his 78th point.
Philip Tomasino taps the rebound to space and bats one home out of mid-air for a terrific hand-eye tally!#Preds pic.twitter.com/y3CweaDdjf
— Hockey Daily 365 (@HockeyDaily365) March 23, 2022
Two points for Suter and Hischier
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Pius Suter (25) contributed to the success of the Red Wings once morest Philadelphia (6-3). The Zurich center player distilled two assists. He has a record of 26 points in 63 duels.
Nico Hischier (23) was also productive with New Jersey, beating rivals New York Rangers at the Prudential Center (7-4). Decorated with the second star, the Valais center player was credited with two assists. After 54 outings, he blacked out the counter sheet 44 times.
????Power Play Goal by Jack Hughes assisted by Nico Hischier#NYR 3 #NJDevils 6 P3 pic.twitter.com/vWXWKftj6K
— Sᴘᴏʀᴛs 24/7 (@Sports_24x7_) March 23, 2022
Aligned for 19’05 with the Devils, the Zurich rear Jonas Siegenthaler (24) presented a positive balance (+1).
Little playing time for “El Nino” and Kukan
In Carolina’s 3-2 win over Tampa Bay at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, Grison winger Nino Niederreiter (29) skated just 12’47 with the Hurricanes (neutral differential) while Zurich defender Dean Kukan (12’55, -1) did not influence the fate of Columbus, beaten 5-1 at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh by the Penguins.
As for the rear Zealander Janis Moser (21), he was removed from the alignment of the Arizona Coyotes, who suffered the law of the Seattle Kraken in their Gila River Arena (2-4).