Torn ligament – Season over for the ZSC Lions' Robert Nilsson

Medical Report

The ZSC Lions' Robert Nilsson, who sustained a knee injury in yesterday's Game 1 against HC Lugano, will not return to the lineup this season.

: Source: ZSC Lions; 05 March 2017 • 14:59; 05 March 2017 • 14:59

Photo: PHOTOPRESS/ Patrick Kraemer

As the Lions announce, the 32-year-old Swede tore his MCL (medial collateral ligament) in his right knee. Consequently, the Lions' topscorer will not return to game action this term.

This season, Nilsson played 47 games for ZSC and managed to put up 52 points (14 goals and 38 assists).

Innenbandabriss am rechten Bein von Robert Nilsson. Saison zu Ende. Leider. Gute Besserung, Topskorer! #ZSCHCL pic.twitter.com/hJHfxtyePt
— ZSC Lions (@zsclions) March 5, 2017