Nikolai Khabibulin Placed On IR, Yann Danis Recalled From OKC

#Oilers have also placed goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin on Injured Reserve

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 27, 2013

The Edmonton Oilers have announced goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin has been placed on the injured reserve list.

Suspecting that Khabibulin is nothing too serious, just a flare-up in the hip/groin area. But going on IR means Dubnyk starts 3 in a row

— Rob Tychkowski (@SUN_TYCHKOWSKI) February 27, 2013

If it is in fact a groin injury, you’d think it was from the last save attempt of the night from Monday’s OT loss.

Feb 25, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) scores the game winning goal against Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin (35) during overtime at the United Center. The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 in overtime. The Blackhawks set an NHL record for scoring at least one point in 19 consecutive games to open a season. Mandatory Credit: Rob Grabowski-USA TODAY Sports

Coach Krueger will have the low down after today’s practice.

Goaltender Yann Danis has been recalled from the Oklahoma City Barons.

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