Low note for Hinote

Avs forward out indefinitely with broken bone

Dan Hinote dumps Steve Yzerman into his own bench during Monday's Game 5. Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI

DENVER (AP) -- Colorado Avalanche forward Dan Hinote broke a bone in his left leg in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against Detroit and will be out indefinitely.

Hinote was walking with crutches and wearing a soft cast on the lower portion of his leg Tuesday at Colorado's practice facility.

Coach Bob Hartley said Hinote was hurt blocking a shot in the third period of Colorado's 2-1 overtime victory Monday night.

"He played the rest of the game, but right after we knew he was in trouble," Hartley said. "X-rays this morning showed he had a fracture."

No timetable was given for Hinote's return.

Hinote has one goal and two assists in the playoffs, but has provided Colorado with energy and intensity while playing mostly on its fourth line.

He was also one of three players who spoke to the team during a players-only meeting between the second and third periods of Game 4. Colorado went on to win the game 3-2 after struggling the previous five periods.

 

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