Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin will miss the upcoming hockey world championship due to a serious knee injury. The 26-year-old also faces time away from the start of next NHL season. Capitals general manager Chris Patrick confirmed the setback.
Rasmus Sandin suffered a knee injury that caused him to miss the final two games of the Washington Capitals' season. The injury has been deemed serious, ruling out the Swedish defenseman from the hockey-VM in May, according to team officials. Patrick stated, as reported by TSN, that more updates would come later in the week but Sandin will miss significant time, impacting preseason plans. He added that the absence would influence early decisions for the team. Sandin is expected to sit out the opening matches of the next NHL regular season, making his participation in the world championship unfeasible. During the recently concluded campaign, the back recorded 29 points over 73 NHL appearances. The Capitals now prepare for offseason adjustments without their 26-year-old blueliner, who has become a key part of the defense.
