Vokoun, Legwand both out with knee injuries
Predators center David Legwand will have knee surgery on Monday and goaltender Tomas Vokoun will be out up to two weeks with a knee strain.
Both had MRI exams after being hurt in Thursday night's 5-1 loss to the New York Rangers, the team said Friday. Legwand tore cartilage in his knee and is expected be out four weeks.
Vokoun stopped a shot by Rangers defenseman Darius Kasparaitis when his leg was caught and twisted in the net in the first period. He felt pain but stayed in the game before giving way to backup Chris Mason.
Vokoun had won eight of his last 10 decisions entering his 300th game with the Predators. He was tied with Ottawa's Dominik Hasek for most victories with 15.
Legwand hurt his left knee in the second period and had to be helped off the ice.
He was the Predators' first draft choice and the first top pick to play for the expansion franchise. He scored 47 points for Nashville during the 2003-04 season and has 13 points this season.
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