Lindback On IR – Desjardins And Panik Recalled By Lightning

Because of Anders Lindback‘s dreaded high ankle sprain, the Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled goalie Cedrick Desjardins.

Lindback, who was placed on Injured Reserve, hurt the ankle making a save on Nazem Kadri‘s breakaway versus the Maple Leafs last night. Photo/Susan Ferlita)

According to the Tampa Tribune’s Erik Erlendsson:

Lindback will go on injured reserve (minimum 7 days) and Desjardins will be called up; Boucher leaning toward Garon both games this weekend

— Erik Erlendsson (@erlendssonTBO) March 21, 2013.

This is a tough loss fcor the Bolts already slim playoff chances.

The Lightning also recalled forward Richard Panik.

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