Ondrej Pavelec will miss several games with a knee injury, opening the door for rookie Connor Hellebuyck.
Ondrej Pavelec has been placed on injury reserve with a knee sprain. The injury is expected to knock Pavelec out of the lineup through December, and possibly for a longer period of time.
Pavelec knee sprain. Likely out until Jan -Feb
Pavelec suffered the knee injury after colliding with Arizona Coyotes forward Shane Doan in the 3-2 win on Saturday. Pavelec was reportedly seen on crutches following the game.
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