Flames Receive Somewhat Positive News On Connor Zary’s Scary Injury

As more details emerge about Connor Zary’s concerning injury, the Calgary Flames received a somewhat positive update on Friday.

A Scary Moment on the Ice

During Thursday night’s game, Zary became entangled with Mikko Rantanen, causing him to fall awkwardly and reinjure his previously hurt leg. The scene was distressing—Zary’s leg twisted beneath him as Rantanen landed on top, leaving the young forward in visible agony.

Flames head coach Ryan Huska shared his thoughts on the incident:

“It’s tough to watch. You never want to see a player go through that, especially after all the work they put into rehabbing and getting back on the ice. Right now, we’re hoping that the strength he built up in his knee will help minimize the severity of the injury. We won’t know more until further testing, but we’re staying optimistic.”

A Glimmer of Hope

While Zary’s injury isn’t expected to be minor, early reports suggest it might not be as severe as initially feared.

TSN’s Darren Dreger provided an update: “Additional tests are needed to assess the full extent of the damage, but preliminary evaluations of Connor Zary’s knee offered some relief after last night’s scary collision with Rantanen.”

Further testing and imaging required to determine extent of injury, however, the initial assessment offered some encouragement regarding Connor Zary’s knee. Tough scene last night following an awkward collision with Rantanen.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) March 28, 2025

Meanwhile, Eric Francis noted that the Flames have ruled out a fracture, adding:

“Further imaging is scheduled, but there’s optimism that the injury isn’t as bad as it looked when Zary went down under Rantanen’s weight.”

Despite the cautious optimism, Zary’s season could still be over. Even if the Flames defy the odds and make the playoffs, his return seems unlikely. The bigger concern is whether this new injury will compound the previous one, potentially leading to a longer recovery.

For now, the Flames and their fans are holding onto hope for the young forward’s recovery. 

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