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 Friday, April 7
Demitra has already missed two weeks
 
ESPN.com news services

 ST. LOUIS -- Sidelined the last two weeks, All-Star right wing Pavol Demitra of the league-leading St. Louis Blues may likewise miss most of the team's first-round playoff series, a Blues spokesperson said Friday.

Pavol Demitra
Demitra

Demitra was diagnosed with a Grade I concussion after being hit by Tampa Bay's Brian Holzinger on March 24. The Blues' leading scorer, Demitra had to be hospitalized after the hit, which resulted in Holzinger's ejection from the game.

In 71 games this season, Demitra has recorded 28 goals and 47 assists for 75 points.

The Blues also said that right wing Scott Young will likely miss Friday night's game against Chicago due to a dislocated right shoulder. He is listed as day-to-day.

Young, who has 24 goals and 15 assists, hurt the shoulder against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

 


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