Danish goaltender Mads Sogaard was forced to exit Tuesday’s game against the United States after sustaining an apparent lower-body injury. According to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Sogaard appeared to be in significant discomfort and was seen reaching for his groin or hip area following a save late in the third period.
Backup goaltender Frederik Dichow entered the game in relief with 8:53 remaining in regulation. At the time of the goaltending change, the United States held a 5-3 lead over Denmark. The injury comes at a critical juncture for the Danish squad, who had opted to rest veteran netminder Frederik Andersen in preparation for their upcoming game against Latvia.
Sogaard, a prospect for the Ottawa Senators, has been a key figure for the Danish national team during international play. The team has not yet provided a formal update on the severity of the injury or his availability for future contests. The sudden departure forced Dichow into a high-pressure situation as Denmark attempted to close the gap against the American squad.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Sources & Original Reporting
