Burakovsky out 4-6 weeks with hand injury
Candice Ward / USA TODAY Sports
The Washington Capitals announced Friday that forward Andre Burakovsky will be out of the lineup until at least mid-March after he suffered a hand injury.
Burakovsky sustained the injury Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.
The Austrian-born forward has been a key cog for the Capitals this season, recording 11 goals and 18 assists in 52 games.
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