10 missing-in-action MVPs
1) ZACH PARISE, DEVILS
The U.S. Olympic hero and cornerstone of the franchise (sorry, Ilya Kovalchuk) played just 12 games of this awful Devils season before suffering a right knee injury that required surgery. He may return in March, but there’s no reason to rush.
Credit: Christopher Pasatieri
Local fans know that injuries have already played a huge part in the Islanders', Rangers' and Devils' seasons. Let's look at the most significant injuries around the NHL and how they impact their teams.
The list includes:
-Key members of the Isles, Rangers and Devils
-An up-and-coming star in Colorado
-Vital centermen in St. Louis, Colorado, Buffalo and California
-A captain in Florida and a sniper in Montreal
To see the full list, start the slideshow.
