Erik Karlsson had his Achilles' tendon lacerated on February 13, but he's back skating in full equipment and could return to the lineup in time for the Ottawa Senators' playoff run.
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Just two months removed from the date his Achilles tendon was 70% severed, Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson was practicing on his own in full equipment.
In his first press conference after suffering a season-ending Achilles' tendon laceration after he was hit by Matt Cooke, Erik Karlsson suggested that even though Cooke wasn't likely trying to, Cooke "[knew] exactly what he's doing out there."
It was hard to watch Erik Karlsson go down yesterday after his Achilles' tendon was lacerated, and it's not good for the fate of the Ottawa Senators this season. But the good news is that most NHL players are able to bounce back from these injuries and continue productive careers without lingering effects on their play.
