Huet is out for an indefinite amount of time....
From the Washington Post...
Huet's Back Improves, but Status Is Questionable
By Tarik El-Bashir
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 5, 2008; E03
Injured goaltender Cristobal Huet did not practice with the Washington Capitals yesterday, and his status for tonight's game in Buffalo probably won't be known until after today's morning skate.
Huet stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced in Monday's 10-2 thrashing of the Boston Bruins at Verizon Center to pick up his second victory since joining the Capitals at the NHL trade deadline last week. But he left the game between the second and third periods because of back spasms, an injury he suffered while diving back to make a save.
Olie Kolzig, who replaced Huet in the third period, said he expects to start at HSBC Arena as the team resumes its push for the playoffs against the Sabres, the only Eastern Conference team the Capitals have not defeated this season.
"I feel better," Huet said. "It's very tight, and there is certain movement you can't do."
Huet, who appeared somewhat stiff as he stood before reporters at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, said this is his first bout with back spasms.
Brent Johnson, the Capitals' third goalie, was expected to accompany the team on the trip -- just in case, Coach Bruce Boudreau said.
Huet said he will decide this morning whether he will suit up for the game, even if it is only in a backup capacity.
"Back spasms are back spasms," Boudreau said. "I don't know much about them. I don't know if it's going to be one day or a five-day thing."
By Tarik El-Bashir
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 5, 2008; E03
Injured goaltender Cristobal Huet did not practice with the Washington Capitals yesterday, and his status for tonight's game in Buffalo probably won't be known until after today's morning skate.
Huet stopped 20 of the 22 shots he faced in Monday's 10-2 thrashing of the Boston Bruins at Verizon Center to pick up his second victory since joining the Capitals at the NHL trade deadline last week. But he left the game between the second and third periods because of back spasms, an injury he suffered while diving back to make a save.
Olie Kolzig, who replaced Huet in the third period, said he expects to start at HSBC Arena as the team resumes its push for the playoffs against the Sabres, the only Eastern Conference team the Capitals have not defeated this season.
"I feel better," Huet said. "It's very tight, and there is certain movement you can't do."
Huet, who appeared somewhat stiff as he stood before reporters at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, said this is his first bout with back spasms.
Brent Johnson, the Capitals' third goalie, was expected to accompany the team on the trip -- just in case, Coach Bruce Boudreau said.
Huet said he will decide this morning whether he will suit up for the game, even if it is only in a backup capacity.
"Back spasms are back spasms," Boudreau said. "I don't know much about them. I don't know if it's going to be one day or a five-day thing."
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