Flyers D Coburn out for Game 3

Posted: Tue May 13 10:57 PM

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn did not play in Game 3 of Eastern Conference finals against Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Coburn left in the first period of his team's 4-2 loss to Pittsburgh in Game 2 on Sunday, after a puck hit him in the face.

Just 1:51 into the game, a blast from the point in Philadelphia's end ramped off the stick of Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin and into the left side of Coburn's head.

On Monday, Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren stated that there were no fractures and that the defenseman is doing better, but that the eye is swollen shut. Coburn received more than 50 stitches to close the wound.

Rookie defenseman Ryan Parent started in Coburn's place, often paired with team captain Jason Smith. The young backliner played just over 18 minutes and registered one shot on net.

Philadelphia is already without star defenseman Kimmo Timonen, who will miss the entire series after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his left leg.

After Pittsburgh's 4-1 win, the Flyers trail the best-of-seven series, three games to none.