Karpa Suffers Broken Hand

Defenseman David Karpa suffered a broken bone in his right hand when he was slashed by a New York Islander at the end of the first period Tuesday. Rookie Nikolai Tsulygin will probably take Karpa’s spot in the lineup tonight against Toronto.

The break is so small, it’s possible Karpa won’t need to wear a cast. He will return to Anaheim today and is expected to be sidelined up to three weeks.

The Ducks also played without forwards Ted Drury, who has a broken left wrist, and Kevin Todd, who missed his second consecutive game because of tendinitis in his left elbow.

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Enforcer Shawn Antoski underwent a successful hernia operation at Anaheim Memorial Hospital. Antoski is expected to be sidelined eight to 12 weeks.