Senators' Ryan out indefinitely after taking shot off hand

Ottawa Senators winger Bobby Ryan will be out of the lineup indefinitely with a hand injury, the team announced today.

The winger took a shot off his hand during the third period of Ottawa's 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night, according to the Senators. Ryan is currently being evaluated to determine whether his hand is broken.

According to Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch, Ryan's injury is to his right index finger, the same one he injured earlier this season. He could miss up to six weeks if it is found to be broken.

Ryan initially injured his right hand in mid-November, suffering the injury in similar fashion by taking a shot off his hand against the Nashville Predators. He returned to the lineup in late November before being removed again after re-aggravating the injury.

The 29-year-old finally returned for the Senators in December, remaining in the lineup until re-injuring his hand once again Saturday night.

Ryan has 12 goals and 24 points in 50 games this season.