WASHINGTON — Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne has two small hernias in his right groin and could face surgery.
Asked before Philadelphia’s game at the Washington Capitals on Tuesday whether an operation is likely, Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren said: “I can’t really say for sure. We need to sit down and talk with Simon. . . . It is an option, yeah.”
Holmgren said his team’s medical staff will meet with Gagne today to discuss his options. Gagne has struggled this season with only one goal and four assists in nine games.
Stars’ Ott suspended
TORONTO — Dallas Stars forward Steve Ott has been suspended two games by the NHL for a low hit on St. Louis Blues defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo on Saturday.
Footnotes.
The Wild recalled goaltender Anton Khudobin from the AHL while backup Josh Harding recovers from an injury.
• The Blue Jackets have placed center Andrew Murray on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
• The Thrashers recalled center Jason Krog from the Chicago Wolves of the AHL. The Associated Press
