Flames place D Tanev on injured reserve
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The Calgary Flames have placed defenceman Chris Tanev on the injured reserve Friday.
#Flames @MFradiology Injury Update: Chris Tanev has been placed on the Injured Reserve.
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) January 27, 2023
In addition, Brett Ritchie has been activated from the Injured Reserve. pic.twitter.com/xN8Zf8cP5D
Head coach Darryl Sutter said on Wednesday that Tanev would miss the Flames' next two games with an upper-body injury. Tanev sat out Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks.
The 33-year-old exited Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with the injury. Tanev totaled 2:32 minutes of ice time before his exit.
Tanev has skated in 40 games for the Flames this season,his third with the team, tallying a goal and seven assists.