Buffalo Sabres: Forward Alex Tuch has returned to the ice after recovering from an illness.
Detroit Red Wings: Captain Dylan Larkin is showing progress in his recovery from a lower-body injury but has not yet been cleared for contact. Mason Appleton exited the last game in the second period following an awkward landing after being hit into the boards, with no immediate update provided.
Edmonton Oilers: Defenseman Ty Emberson might return to the lineup this weekend, according to coach Kris Knoblauch. Forward Trent Frederic also left the previous game in the second period with an unspecified issue, and an update is pending.
Minnesota Wild: Kirill Kaprizov missed the last game due to a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Bobby Brink has returned to action after missing four games with an upper-body injury.
Montreal Canadiens: Forward Josh Anderson was sidelined from the last game with an upper-body injury.
Nashville Predators: Goaltender Juuse Saros missed the recent game due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day.
New York Islanders: Forward Max Shabanov (lower-body injury) participated in yesterday’s morning skate.
New York Rangers: Forward Noah Laba and defenseman Urho Vaakanainen did not travel with the team for their latest trip.
San Jose Sharks: Ty Dellandrea was seen on the ice wearing a no-contact jersey and remains week-to-week. Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov and forward Igor Chernyshov did not practice and are day-to-day, though they were later seen skating independently without updates on their return timelines. Tyler Toffoli left the last game early in the first period with an undisclosed injury, with no update available.
Seattle Kraken: Forward Ryan Winterton missed the last game due to illness.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews underwent surgery to repair his MCL and is expected to be out for approximately three months.
Winnipeg Jets: Defenseman Neal Pionk will participate in full-contact practice today and is a potential candidate to return to the lineup this weekend.
Vancouver Canucks: Defenseman P.O. Joseph practiced in a regular jersey.
