National Hockey League roundup

[December 19, 2016]  Dec 17 (The Sports Xchange) - Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak likely will miss at least the next two games after having a procedure on his right elbow, the team announced Saturday.

"David underwent a successful removal of the olecranon bursa from his right elbow on Friday," Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said in a statement.

"He will likely be unavailable for the games on Sunday and Tuesday. His condition will be re-assessed on a day-to-day basis."

Pastrnak has 19 goals in 27 games this season, which rank him second in the NHL and two behind Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Pastrnak also has seven assists and 10 penalty minutes.

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The Washington Capitals recalled forward Zach Sanford from the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League.

Sanford, 22, has one assist in 19 games with the Capitals this season. The Salem, Mass., native made his NHL debut on Oct. 13 at Pittsburgh and earned his first NHL point with an assist on Oct. 30 at Calgary.

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The Calgary Flames reassigned defenseman Tyler Wotherspoon to the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League.

Wotherspoon, 23, skated in 26 games for the Flames in the last three seasons, totaling five assists.

Wotherspoon was selected by the Flames in the second round pick (57th overall) of the 2011 NHL draft. (Editing by Andrew Both)

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