Flams striker Martin Pospisil could be injured in the world

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The brass at the Saddledome — and Calgary Flames fans, too — are keeping their fingers crossed for good news on Martin Pospisil.

Pospisil, 24, played for Slovakia at the World Cup in Prague, but he was injured early in Tuesday's preliminary match against Sweden.

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The forward was preparing to hit Victor Hedman but appeared to lose his footing and crashed awkwardly into the end boards. He felt a pat on the shoulder as he left the ice.

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According to those following the international incident after the game, X-rays showed that there was no fracture or dislocation. More details should be known after the MRI on Wednesday.

Now in the playoff round, the Slovaks will meet Andrew Mangiapane and the Canadian team in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

Pospisil was a pleasant surprise for the Flames in 2023-24, turning an early season call-up into a full-time role. He had eight goals, 24 points and 238 points in 63 games as an NHL rookie.

He was the world's leading scorer in seven games in Group B with three points and four assists. He also won 54 percent of his faceoffs during his audition as a center, which could be an interesting option for the Flames in the future.

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