Patrik Nemeth has shoulder injury

The Colorado Avalanche got some bad medical news Monday morning, when it was revealed that defenseman Patrik Nemeth – off to a great start as one of the NHL’s plus-minus leaders – sustained a shoulder injury and has flown back to Denver for further evaluation.

Nemeth hurt the shoulder in the following fight Saturday night with former Dallas Stars teammate Tyler Seguin:

Nemeth, claimed on waivers before the season, was a plus-7, with three assists, in his first six games as an Av. Avs coach Jared Bednar told the team’s website that Anton Lindholm will take his place in the lineup. The Avs will play the Nashville Predators Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena.

There was some good medical news for the Avs, however: Rookie forward Tyson Jost (knee) practiced with the team and is probable to play against the Predators.