Reece Newkirk had an injury scare on Nov. 20 against Vancouver when he was cut in the arm with a skate. The incision fortunately missed an artery on Newkirk's arm, but he was immediately taken off of the ice and did not return. The 18-year-old center has not returned to the lineup since.
Portland Head Coach Mike Johnston confirmed to beat reporters that Newkirk was OK following the incident. "It looked like a very deep cut to me on his wrist, it looked scary. It seems like he is okay, so whether that means he will be back in a week, or two, I don't know. But he is okay."