11.   But the hip flexor injury that has nagged him since he was hurt during training camp did not substantially improve.

12.   But the hip flexor injury that has nagged him did not substantially improve.

13.   Graeme Lloyd, recovering from double hernia surgery in December, has been hampered by a hip flexor injury.

14.   He has a hip flexor injury and was held out for precautionary measures.

15.   Tampa Bay defenseman Petr Svoboda also re-aggravated a hip flexor injury in the second period.

16.   This season, he has been visibly bothered for several weeks by a hip flexor injury.