Report: Coyotes place Raanta on IR with lower-body injury

The Arizona Coyotes have placed goaltender Antti Raanta on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 6, sources told The Athletic's Craig Morgan.

The earliest he can return is Nov. 13 against the Red Wings, meaning the veteran will miss a minimum of three games, Morgan adds.

Earlier Wednesday, the Coyotes announced Raanta is day to day with a lower-body injury.

Raanta has arguably been the Coyotes' most valuable player so far this season. He owns a .929 save percentage and a 2.10 goals-against average in nine games, even amid the league-wide scoring spike.

Backup netminder Darcy Kuemper, who has also been stellar to begin the season, will likely start between the pipes in Raanta's absence.

Hunter Miska has also been recalled from the AHL to be Kuemper's backup.