Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin is nearing his return to the lineup and is currently listed as day-to-day.
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is undergoing treatment for his injury in Munich. He confirmed it would “definitely take a few weeks” and expressed hope to help the team again if they advance far enough, as he is expected to remain out until the end of the regular season. Auston Matthews reportedly visited the same specialist last season.
Los Angeles Kings forward Joel Armia rejoined the team last night, having recovered from a back injury that sidelined him for 10 games.
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is listed as day-to-day due to a lower-body injury.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Dennis Gilbert exited last night’s game in the third period following a hit from Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea departed last night’s game with an upper-body injury.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais was absent from last night’s game due to an upper-body injury.
San Jose Sharks forward Ryan Reaves did not return to play after a first-period fight against Garrett Wilson, during which he dislocated a finger that was subsequently reset by team trainers on the bench.
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann missed yesterday’s game with a lower-body injury. Meanwhile, Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen returned to action after a two-game absence due to his own lower-body injury.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker is sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was out of last night’s game and is considered day-to-day.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left last night’s warmups after being struck in the throat by a puck. He was taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging but was later released and returned home with the team.
