The Anaheim Ducks may have won their home opener on Friday night 1-0, but they will be without left wing Jason Blake for three months. Blake suffered a deep laceration on his left wrist when he was accidentally stepped on by defenseman Brent Burns of the San Jose Sharks. You can see the play here:
↵↵Blake will have surgery on Monday at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles to repair tendon damage in his left wrist. Ducks Executive Vice President and General Manager Bob Murray released a statement on Saturday:
↵↵↵"Jason is resting at home and doing very well. This was an unfortunate, freak accident, but we are pleased to hear that Jason is expected to make a full and complete recovery. He's a real character person and teammate, and we look forward to having him back in our lineup when he's ready."
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The 38-year old Blake is in his third season with Anaheim, and scored 16 goals and had 16 assists in 76 games in the 2010-2011 season. The Ducks host the St. Louis Blues Sunday night at Honda Center.
↵For more on whom the Ducks will use to replace Jason Blake, be sure to read Anaheim Calling.