Calgary Flames:
Forward Connor Zary is currently considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Yan Kuznetsov, also dealing with an upper-body issue, is reportedly nearing his return to the lineup, according to coach Ryan Huska.
Chicago Blackhawks:
Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk exited yesterday’s game in the first period and is confirmed to miss the team’s upcoming four-game road trip. Coach Jeff Blashill indicated a “little bit” of an absence for Grzelcyk.
Colorado Avalanche:
Gabriel Landeskog successfully made his return to the Avalanche lineup yesterday.
Dallas Stars:
General Manager Jim Nill confirmed that forward Mikko Rantanen is traveling with the team on their four-game road trip and has started skating with the squad. There is optimism that he could return to action by the end of the trip. Meanwhile, forwards Roope Hintz and Radek Faksa have not yet resumed skating. Hintz is anticipated to be back for the start of the playoffs, with hopes that Faksa will also return around the same time, though no definite timetable is available for Faksa.
Nashville Predators:
Goaltender Juuse Saros returned to the Predators’ lineup after being sidelined for two games with an upper-body injury.
New Jersey Devils:
Coach Sheldon Keefe stated that defenseman Brett Pesce’s return this season is questionable, while forward Stefan Noesen has been officially ruled out for the remainder of the year.
New York Islanders:
Defenseman Ryan Pulock and forward Anthony Duclair both missed yesterday’s game and are currently listed as day-to-day. Additionally, coach Roy noted that forward Max Shabanov was cleared and ready to play yesterday but was not inserted into the lineup.
Pittsburgh Penguins:
Defenseman Ryan Shea is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Utah Mammoth:
Defenseman Nate Schmidt was unavailable for the third period and overtime of his team’s game due to illness.
Washington Capitals:
Forward Ethen Frank exited yesterday’s game after sustaining a lower-body injury.
