Braydon Coburn Doubtful For Game 3

May 12th, 2008 by James

After suffering a facial injury as a result of being struck by a puck, Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn is currently listed as doubtful for tomorrow night’s pivotal game 3 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Accoring to Flyers GM Paul Holmgren,

“We’re still waiting to hear word on how his eye actually is. Right now, it’s swollen shut, there are no fractures and he’s doing better,” said Holmgren. “We have no reason to think that there’s anything wrong with the eye itself.

“I would say for the game tomorrow, he’s probably doubtful.”

With Timonen out indefinitely and Coburn’s return in question, the Flyers are without their top defensive pairing.

Updated
The Flyers updated the situation surrounding Coburn after he was examined this afternoon:

Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn was examined today by Dr. Steven Goldman at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. The following is a statement from Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren:

“Everything checked out okay. The only issue now is the swelling around his eye. That is the concern we have right now moving forward. Everything in and around his eye is fine. That’s good news.

“He will still be listed as doubtful for the game tomorrow.”

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