AP No confirmation yet that Ilya Kovalchuk will play tonight in Newark, but he did take part in the morning skate despite what The Star-Ledger is calling a herniated disc in his back.
Update: Kovalchuk says he’s “ready to go,” but it’s the coach’s decision. “I feel really good,” he added.
Kovalchuk missed Game 2 in Philadelphia, a 4-1 Devils win.
If he does play Game 3, it could be in a limited capacity. This morning he was skating on the fourth line with Ryan Carter and Stephen Gionta.
Update: Or maybe not. When asked if Kovalchuk could see limited minutes, coach Pete DeBoer replied, “If he’s in, he’s full in.”
Related: DeBoer on Kovalchuk injury: “You’re going to see him again in the series”
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- Josh Zinman - May 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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If he actually feels good, I’d love to see him out there. But Kovy, lets not rush back.
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- GenoPringles - May 3, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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Get well soon Kovy Curve Dong, NJ needs you. Rocky Movies suck worse than nickelback. FFilthy@1975
