APRIL 8, 2024 • TAMPABAY.COM
MIKHAIL SERGACHEV #98 - DEFENSE - UTAH HOCKEY CLUB
15 G •
38 A •
1.71 S/G
15 G
38 A
1.71 S/G
Mikhail Sergachev returns to practice 2 months after injury The Lightning defenseman still has weeks of recovery left but takes a big step forward Monday.
Won't be back for Round 1 Sergachev (leg) won't be available for the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Chris Krenn of the Lightning's official site reports.
Impact Sergachev, who took part in Monday's practice, underwent surgery in early February to stabilize fractures to the tibia and fibula in his left leg. Head coach Jon Cooper is encouraged by Sergachev's progress but acknowledged that the Lightning may need to win a round or two in the postseason before the 25-year-old defender is available to return to the lineup. In 34 contests during the 2023-24 campaign, Sergachev posted two goals, 19 points and 53 shots on net.
APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Transfers to LTIR Sergachev (leg) was moved to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Sergachev is expected to miss at least the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery for a fractured tibia and fibula in his left leg. The 25-year-old defenseman's move to LTIR frees up some cap space for the Lightning.
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to IR Sergachev (leg) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Sergachev underwent surgery on his leg Thursday and is expected to miss extended time, though the team has yet to provide an official timeline for his return. The 25-year-old has 19 points in 34 games this season.
FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Lightning's Mikhail Sergachev gets emotional after breaking his leg in return from injury The Lightning said Mikhail Sergachev had surgery to stabilize fractures to his left tibia and fibula. He was hurt in his return from 17 game...
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Lightning D Mikhail Sergachev sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on broken leg
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery to stabilize fractures to both the tibia and fibula in his left legFEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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...
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM
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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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
