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Brind’Amour Says Eric Robinson Will Be Out 'A Little While' After Upper-Body Injury vs. Sabres

The winger faces evaluation Tuesday following a first-period exit on a hit from Rasmus Dahlin.

Overview

  • Carolina ruled Robinson out for the rest of Monday’s game during the first intermission after he left clutching his left shoulder.
  • He was injured while trying to jam a loose puck when Dahlin delivered a check near the crease, prompting a brief scrum.
  • Head coach Rod Brind’Amour said postgame that Robinson will miss time and needs further testing on Tuesday.
  • The injury is classified as upper body and marks Robinson’s second absence this season after missing games from October 23 to November 8.
  • Carolina also played without defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere for a fourth straight game, though he still leads the team’s blue line in points.