During a game on 2024-02-26 against the Jets, Coyotes forward Clayton Keller left the game and did not return due to an upper-body injury. Initially, there was speculation that Keller's departure was related to an equipment issue, as he wasn't accompanied by medical staff. However, it was later confirmed that he suffered an upper-body injury and would not return to the game. The Coyotes ultimately lost to the Jets in overtime, marking their 12th consecutive loss. Kyle Connor of the Jets scored the winning goal in overtime, his second of the night, leading to a final score of 4-3.
Kyle Connor scores in OT, Jets add to Coyotes’ woes with 4-3 win https://t.co/LY87gMnFa5 https://t.co/stMvzf2PDM
Kyle Connor scores 2nd goal of night in OT to lifts Jets past Coyotes, 4-3 https://t.co/EpDwNqF4DX
Clayton Keller injured in Coyotes' OT loss to Jets https://t.co/1pNQFuCotv
Jets hand Coyotes 12th straight loss with OT win https://t.co/7T9k0EDmms
And there is the official confirmation from #Coyotes - Clayton Keller is done for the night with an upper-body issue. https://t.co/7EDMvXjSOi
INJURY UPDATE Coyotes forward Clayton Keller will not return to tonight’s game (upper body)
Must not have been an equipment issue for Clayton Keller as he hasn't returned in the second period after heading to the room.
#Coyotes F Clayton Keller just went down the tunnel during a stoppage in play, but it's possible that it was an equipment issue since he was not accompanied by a member of the medical staff.