SI.com · Mar 5, 2020
Flyers' James van Riemsdyk Breaks Right Hand Blocking Shot
WASHINGTON — James van Riemsdyk broke his right hand blocking a shot Wednesday night in the Philadelphia Flyers' seventh straight victory, and he's expected to miss some time.
The winger took a shot to the hand from Washington Capitals defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler during the first period of a game between the top teams in the Metropolitan Division. Van Riemsdyk immediately went to the locker room and did not return.
Coach Alain Vigneault confirmed the break after his team's 5-2 win against the Washington Capitals.
''I'm not sure the severity of it,'' Vigneault said. ''There are different breaks, but he took that shot right on the tip there. I'll find out tomorrow for how long.''