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Body shots.(hockey player injuries)(Brief Article)

The Sporting News

| May 14, 2001 | Grant, Paul; Walton, Dave | COPYRIGHT 2001 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

This season's playoffs are becoming known for all the overtime--put in by the trainers and medical staff. Despite the fact NHLers are known for enduring the wear and tear of battle no matter the wound, an unprecedented number of injuries has affected the way teams play.

Here's our view of what these injuries mean to the playoff picture. See if you can spot the malady. Caution: All puns intended.

Joe Sakic Avs center has had trouble shouldering the load for Colorado during the playoffs.

Mike Modano His ankle injury was a cruel twist of fate for the Stars. (He also had a nose for trouble.)

Scott Niedermayer Devil has been head-and-shoulders above the rest of the league's puck-moving defensemen. (Tie Domi: Leaf has gotten into trouble by elbowing his way into ...

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