Dallas Stars defenseman Christopher Tanev (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's Game 5 against Edmonton. Tanev's night was cut short in Game 4 when he was injured while blocking a shot, but it looks like he has a chance to return to action on Friday. While the veteran blue-liner has managed to register only one point in 17 postseason appearances, he would still be a big miss at the back, as Tanev is ranked second in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with 68 blocked shots.
Christopher Tanev Suffers Lower-Body Injury In Game 4 Loss
Dallas Stars defenseman Christopher Tanev sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's Game 4 loss to Edmonton. He left the game in the second period after blocking a shot with his right foot. The gritty blue-liner logged three total blocks in the contest with no offensive stats across 8:37 of action. In 17 playoff appearances, Tanev has had one point via an assist with 68 blocks and 28 hits. Nils Lundkvist is expected to enter the lineup if Tanev can't play in Game 5 on Friday.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Vegas. He was injured in Monday's matchup against Colorado, logging only 15 seconds of action. Tanev has contributed one goal and six assists in 28 appearances this season, but he mostly shines on the defensive end. The hard-working rearguard is second on the team with 65 blocks. Nick DeSimone has been recalled from the AHL by the Flames as a potential replacement for Tanev on Tuesday.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (upper body) is ready to return to the lineup Monday versus the Rangers. He was injured in a meeting with Columbus on Jan. 23, but Tanev ended up sitting out only two games thanks to the All-Star break. The 33-year-old carries very little fantasy value, but he is a vital player for the Flames and the team will be very happy to have him back. Tanev is ranked second on the team with 85 blocked shots and has notched eight points in 40 games with 40 shots on goal and 27 hits. He will join his regular partner MacKenzie Weegar on the second defensive pairing.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (undisclosed) has been ruled out for two games, starting with Thursday's matchup against Chicago. He was injured in Monday's contest against Columbus and the team will keep him out of the action through the All-Star Break. Tanev does very little for fantasy managers, but he is a vital piece for the team, with the Flames having won just once in eight games without him this season. The 33-year-old is a huge presence on the defensive end and leads the team with 85 blocks in 40 games. He has also registered eight points with 40 shots and 27 hits. Connor Mackey is set to replace Tanev in the lineup.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (head) was placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Sunday's game against San Jose. He will be forced to miss a third consecutive matchup after taking a puck to the side of his head in a game at the start of the week. Tanev's absence means that the Flames are without their second-best shot-blocker. He has thrown himself in front of 55 shots in 24 games this season. Tanev has also had five assists, 22 shots and 20 hits with a minus-one rating. Nikita Zadorov has taken his spot on the second defensive pairing, but the Russia rearguard hasn't yet made much use of extended minutes. With the move being retroactive, Tanev can be reactivated from Injured Reserve ahead of Tuesday's rematch versus the Sharks.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (head) is considered day-to-day by the team. He is set to miss Wednesday's game against Vancouver after taking a puck to the side of his head Monday versus Montreal. Luckily Tanev didn't suffer a fracture during the incident and should be ready to go again soon. The hard-working rearguard has tallied five points with 22 shots, 20 hits and 55 blocks in 24 games this season. Nikita Zadorov will be moving up to the second defensive pairing in Tanev's absence. Similarly to Tanev, he doesn't offer much offensively for fantasy managers, but he does a lot on the defensive end and has recorded 31 blocks and a team-high 77 hits in 29 games.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev was forced to exit Monday's matchup against Montreal early after taking a puck to the head. He was involved in the unfortunate incident in the second period during a 5-on-3 penalty kill when Montreal captain Nick Suzuki hit Tanev in the side of his head with the puck. Tanev was sent to the hospital and his tests came back negative, but the team is re-evaluating him. The 32-year-old has been a shot-blocking machine throughout his career and has 55 of them this season in 25 games. He boasts only five points for the year, but Tanev's absence is always felt when he's not on the ice and the team will hope to get him back game-ready as soon as possible. MacKenzie Weegar (illness) was already out on Monday, so another absentee would leave Calgary very thin at the back.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev (undisclosed) took part in Wednesday's morning skate and could be available for Game 1 against the Oilers. He missed Game 7 against Dallas in the opening round with an unspecified ailment. Tanev is pointless in the playoffs and picked up only 28 points in 82 regular-season outings, but he's very highly rated among his teammates for his defensive ability and they would no doubt love to have him back in the lineup on Wednesday. The 32-year-old will resume his duties on the second defensive pairing alongside Oliver Kylington if he's deemed healthy enough to play.
Calgary Flames defenseman Christopher Tanev was unable to complete Friday's Game 6 against Dallas after he was injured in the second period. He was hurt 6:04 into the period when Dallas forward Michael Raffl fell on top of him after scoring. Tanev is a rock at the back for the Flames and his absence will be a huge blow for the team. "It just means everybody has to step up and try to do the things that he does," said Michael Stone after Friday's defeat. "And he does a lot for this hockey team. It's going to take six guys to step up and contribute." Tanev managed to take two more shifts after getting hurt, so maybe he isn't dealing with a very serious issue, but the hard-working blue-liner should be considered questionable for Sunday's Game 7.
