Zednik Hopes to Return Soon

Montreal’s Richard Zednik continued to recover from a severe concussion he sustained in Game 4 of the first round against the Boston Bruins and is hopeful of returning to the lineup soon, perhaps by the end of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

“I’m feeling better every day,” said Zednik, who in addition to the concussion sustained a bruised throat and facial injuries when struck by the elbow of Bruin defenseman Kyle McLaren.

Zednik will be examined later in the week and can begin skating again if he shows no symptoms from his injuries. That means he could be ready if the series with Carolina goes the limit.

Zednik led the Canadiens with four goals and four assists before being hurt.

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Jeff Odgers, who led the Atlanta Thrashers in penalty minutes this season despite missing nearly half the games, re-signed with the team for one year. Terms were not disclosed. The 32-year-old veteran forward had been an unrestricted free agent. Odgers had four goals, four assists and 135 penalty minutes for the Thrashers this season. He missed 36 games with a broken leg.... St. Louis Blue forward Ray Ferraro is questionable, with an undisclosed injury, for tonight’s Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series against Detroit.