NHL as of January 8th

So this was an interesting week that had major injuries, a winning streak lost, and team U.S.A beat Canada to win the gold medal in the world junior championship. First off the Blue Jackets' 16 game winning streak was lost to the Capitals when they were beat 5-0 plus the Blue Jackets lost to the Rangers last night when they blew a 4-1 lead in the third. They were one game shy of tying the NHL record of 17 straight. Patrick Laine has been diagnosed with a concussion during a game against the Sabres on an open ice hit from Jake McCabe and is out indefinitely. Brendan Gallagher of the Canadiens injured his left hand again hen he took a 97 MPH slap shot from Shea Weber to his left hand and will be out for 8 weeks. The Maple Leafs were in a playoff spot, but now are tied with the Senators with 44 points. Beside that I have nothing else to say, but to watch the NFL playoffs if your favorite team isn't on. Plus when the NHL centennial fan arena comes to your town, you should go to it and check out a museum, virtual reality Zamboni, ball hockey, trivia, a picture of you touching the real Stanley Cup, and much more. I will go and you should as well. https://www.nhl.com/fans/nhl-centennial/fan-arena Notable injuries are below. Will the Maple Leafs make the playoffs? How long will Patrick Laine be out? Can the Blue Jackets maintain first in the NHL? stay tuned....

Notable Injuries
Jamie Benn - unknown
Nick Bjugstad - 2 weeks
Brendan Gallagher - 8 weeks
James Neal - unknown
Rick Nash - unknown
Mark Streit - long term
Brian Boyle - unknown
Patrick Laine - unknown