From Talking Points:
The playoffs are a war of attrition anyway, and while the postseason is young — only three teams have been eliminated, with 12 to go — injuries are starting to take their toll.
Sergei Samsonov was the first Carolina player to fall, sidelined for Thursday’s 1-0 loss in Game 5 with a “lower body” injury, which probably means he’s hurt somewhere between his wrist and neck.
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Luke has worked for The N&O since 2000. He covered the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL before becoming a sports columnist in August 2008. A native of Evanston, Ill., he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He can be reached at 829-8947 or 
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And for Samsonov
Fri, 04/24/2009 - 04:17 — esteban1949to be out goes to show and prove that even a quiet giant like him, can and could be hurt. it's a good thing the Canes have others to fill in for him. Hate to see Him out. But I'd rather have Him or anyone else out now...than out for 3-4 months later.
Go Canes !!