Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (hand) is considered a 'long-term hand injury'

Nugent-Hopkins sustained a long-term hand injury in Monday's game against Florida according to coach Todd McLellan.

Analysis:

Nugent-Hopkins picked up the injury while attempting to block a shot Monday and was refined to an abbreviated outing as a result. The exact length of Nugent-Hopkins' absence remains unclear, but Anton Lander seems to be in store for unexpected playing time at center over the coming weeks.