Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest injury developments across several NHL teams:
Chicago Blackhawks
Forward Andrew Mangiapane has successfully returned to the lineup after an absence of nine games due to an undisclosed injury.
Edmonton Oilers
Coach Kris Knoblauch has indicated that star forward Leon Draisaitl might not be fully prepared for the commencement of the playoffs. Knoblauch anticipates Draisaitl will resume skating this week but does not expect him to participate in any remaining regular season games. A projected return “sometime in the first round” of the playoffs is optimistic, though the possibility of him playing in the very first playoff game isn’t entirely ruled out.
Nashville Predators
Defenseman Nicolas Hague was sidelined for the last game due to an upper-body injury he sustained on Saturday. His status is currently listed as day-to-day.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Forward Anthony Cirelli missed the recent game and is also considered day-to-day. Additionally, Brandon Hagel was absent for his third consecutive game. Coach Jon Cooper shared a concerning update regarding forward Pontus Holmberg, describing his injury as “not good.” The injury reportedly occurred when Holmberg’s shoulder made contact with an improperly opened penalty box door, an incident Cooper sharply criticized as a dangerous situation.
Vancouver Canucks
Goaltender Kevin Lankinen is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, which coach Adam Foote suggested was a result of a “build-up of games.” Foote also noted that Evander Kane has been contending with an ailment for several weeks, specifically leading up to his 1,000th career game.
Winnipeg Jets
Forward Nino Niederreiter has made his return to the lineup after missing 20 games due to a lower-body injury.
