The Edmonton Oilers recalled goaltender Laurent Brossoit from the AHL on an emergency basis, the team announced Saturday.
Backup netminder Al Montoya was hurt in Friday's practice after taking a high shot, according to Rob Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun.
Montoya hurt in practice. Took a shot up high. pic.twitter.com/u2jmzVYrTN
— Rob Tychkowski (@Rob_Tychkowski) February 16, 2018
Brossoit has gone 3-7-1 with a 3.22 goals-against average and an .886 save percentage in 13 games with the Oilers this season. He hasn't fared much better with the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL, posting a 3.08 GAA and .901 SV%.
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