Dennis Seidenberg

Islanders' Dennis Seidenberg suffers broken jaw, out indefinitely

New York Islanders defenseman Dennis Seidenberg endured a broken jaw during Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers.

What It Means:

This could prove to be a sizable loss for the Islanders, who have already put Seidenberg on injured reserve. The blueliner won't need surgery, but it's unknown how long he will be on the shelf.

Seidenberg has recorded a career-low 45.4 Corsi For Percentage this season, while his -0.7 Relative Corsi For Percentage at Even Strength is well above his career-average (-3.0). He's scored four goals and eight points in 15 games with a plus-10 rating.