FEBRUARY 8 • SUNHERALD.COM
MIKHAIL SERGACHEV #98 - DEFENSE - UTAH HOCKEY CLUB
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Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev has surgery for broken leg The Tampa Bay Lightning announced Thursday that defenseman Mikhail Sergachev underwent surgery to stabilize fractures to his left tibia and...
Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev has surgery on leg, out indefinitely The procedure stabilized fractures in his tibia and fibula, and the timetable for his return is uncertain.
FEBRUARY 8 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Goes under knife Thursday Sergachev underwent surgery to repair a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg Thursday.
Impact Sergachev was just one game back from a previous lower-body injury that sidelined him for 17 games before being stretchered off the ice against the Rangers on Wednesday. While the team didn't offer a specific recovery timeline for the blueliner, he is probably facing 6-8 weeks on the shelf before he can even begin skating. At this point, Sergachev will almost certainly be placed on long-term injured reserve in the coming days and might not return before the start of the playoffs. Darren Raddysh figures to see an increased role with the man advantage while Sergachev is sidelined.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev leaves game on stretcher Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev left Wednesday’s game against the host New York Rangers on a stretcher because of a lower-b...
FEBRUARY 8 • SUNHERALD.COM
Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev leaves game on stretcher Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev left Wednesday’s game against the host New York Rangers on a stretcher because of a lower-b...
FEBRUARY 8 • KANSASCITY.COM
Lightning defenseman Sergachev leaves ice on stretcher with leg injury
Tampa Bay defenseman Mikhail Sergachev had to leave the ice on a stretcher after his left leg bent at an awkward angle seven minutes into the second period of the Lightning’s game...FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hurt versus Rangers Sergachev needed to be stretchered off the ice after sustaining an apparent left leg injury Wednesday versus the Rangers, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sergachev's return from a 17-game absence was cut short when he went down following a reverse hit from Alexis Lafreniere. The fact that Sergachev needed to be stretchered off is not a good sign, though it's unclear if the Lightning will have an update on his status following the contest. Calvin de Haan or Haydn Fleury could fill in if Sergachev is forced to miss time again.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return Wednesday Sergachev (lower body) will be activated off the long-term injured reserve and play Wednesday versus the Rangers, per Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site.
Impact Sergachev has two goals, 19 points, 53 shots, 30 hits and 69 blocks in 33 contests in 2023-24. He hasn't been in the lineup since Dec. 19 because of the injury. Erik Cernak (upper body) is also expected to return Wednesday and might serve as Sergachev's partner on the second pairing. Defensemen Calvin de Haan and Haydn Fleury are projected to be healthy scratches.
FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected back before All-Star break Sergachev (lower body) isn't expected to be back until after the All-Star break, with a potential target date for his return being Feb. 7 versus the Rangers, Erik Erlendsson of Lig...
Impact It sounds like Sergachev, who's already missed 11 games, will likely be sidelined for at least six more contests with his lower-body issue. Emil Martinsen Lilleberg will likely stick with the big club until Sergachev, who's picked up 19 points through 33 contests this season, is ready to return.
JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on long-term injured reserve Sergachev (lower body) was put on long-term injured reserve Thursday, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.
Impact Sergachev was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, but the Lightning needed cap space to recall defensemen Sean Day and Declan Carlile from AHL Syracuse. Sergachev will be eligible to return as early as Jan. 13 versus Anaheim. Sergachev has missed the last six games after he was injured Dec. 19 versus St. Louis. He has two goals and 17 assists in 33 games this season.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Lands on injured reserve Sergachev (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Sergachev has been out since Dec. 21, and he'll finally land on injured reserve, presumably to give the Lightning an extra roster spot. The team is dealing with an injury crisis on the blue line, as Erik Cernak (upper body) and Haydn Fleury (hand) are also unavailable. Sergachev can be activated whenever he is available to play.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
How Lightning's slim margin for error put them on thin ice in Winnipeg One game into the new year, it’s clear Tampa Bay must play its best hockey in the second half or face the possibility of missing the postsea...
JANUARY 3 • TAMPABAY.COM
Won't play versus Jets Sergachev (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Winnipeg on Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Impact Sergachev missed the last five games for the Lightning and is set to be out of action for at least one more due to his lower-body issue. With Erik Cernak (upper body) also unavailable, the Bolts are expected to role with just five blueliners in Tuesday's contest.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Sunday Sergachev (lower body) won't play Sunday versus the Canadiens, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Sergachev will miss his fifth straight game with the injury. His absence allows Haydn Fleury to draw another game in a bottom-four role, while Darren Raddysh continues to soak up most of Sergachev's power-play time. The Lightning's next game is Tuesday versus the Jets.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Saturday Coach Jon Cooper said that Sergachev (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Rangers, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact This will be the fourth straight game that Sergachev will sit out. He was hurt in the first stanza versus St. Louis on Dec. 19. The blueliner has two goals and 17 assists in 33 games this season. He could return to action Sunday versus Montreal. Consider Sergachev day-to-day.
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful Saturday Sergachev (lower body) is unlikely to play versus the Rangers on Saturday, Gabby Shirley of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Impact Sergachev has missed the last three games since leaving in the first period versus St. Louis on Dec. 19. The defenseman could return Sunday at home versus Montreal. Sergachev has two goals and 19 points in 33 games this season. Consider him day-to-day at this time.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev return this weekend? Sergachev has missed three games with a lower-body injury that is slow to mend.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Remains sidelined Sergachev (lower body) won't be available for Wednesday's game versus Florida, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Although Sergachev will miss a third straight game Wednesday, the Lightning are hopeful he'll be ready to return Saturday against New York or Sunday versus Montreal before the calendar flips to 2024. Haydn Fleury will likely continue to fill a spot in the lineup until Sergachev is ready to return.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of action Saturday Sergachev (lower body) will miss Saturday's tilt in Washington, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Impact Sergachev was injured Tuesday while blocking a shot in the opening stanza and was unable to return. He missed Thursday's game versus Vegas, but he could be ready to go after the holiday break. Sergachev was two goals, 19 points and 69 blocked shots in 33 games this season.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev out tonight against Golden Knights The defenseman still is not putting weight on his left leg, but coach Jon Cooper says he believes Sergachev will miss only one or two games.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • TAMPABAY.COM
Not playing Thursday Sergachev (lower body) will not be in the lineup Thursday versus Vegas, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Sergachev was injured in the opening period Thursday while blocking a shot, and was unable to return. The hope is that Sergachev will miss only a game or two, according to coach Jon Cooper. Sergachev has two goals, 17 assists and 69 blocked shots in 33 games this season. Look for Calvin de Haan to take his place in the lineup.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains lower-body injury Sergachev (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Blues.
Impact Sergachev was injured in the first period and ruled out for the rest of the game during the second intermission. He was hurt on a blocked shots. If he can't play Thursday versus the Golden Knights, Calvin de Haan will likely enter the lineup while Haydn Fleury and Darren Raddysh could see a bump in ice time.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Generates assist Sergachev notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Canucks.
Impact With Victor Hedman (upper body) out, Sergachev played a season-high 26:37 in this contest. The 25-year-old snapped his three-game point drought by setting up Brayden Point's tally in the first period. Sergachev has four assists over his last 10 contests, a sluggish run for a strong all-around blueliner. He's at 18 points, 49 shots on net, 26 hits, 62 blocked shots, 16 PIM and a minus-15 rating through 30 outings this season.
DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five points in last two games Sergachev had a goal and two assists in a 6-4 victory over Edmonton on Saturday.
Impact After a slow start to the season, Sergachev has really picked up the scoring pace with eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last seven games, including five (two goals, three assists) in his last two. Much has been made of Sergachev's slow start and his lack of output on the power play. But he's flirting with a 60-point pace and another double-digit season in goals, courtesy of this warming trend. You may still find a few disgruntled managers who may be prepared to move him. Remember -- any deal is for the future production and not the frustration of the past. Sergachev's best is yet to come this season.
NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Two points in win Sergachev notched a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-2 win over Chicago.
Impact Sergachev put the Lightning ahead 2-1 midway through the first period, firing a slapshot through traffic for his first goal of the season. The 25-year-old blueliner would add a second point with an assist on Brandon Hagel's empty-netter in the third. Sergachev came into the day with just three assists in his previous eight contests. Overall, he's up to 10 points (one goal, nine assists) through his first 17 games this year.
NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
