This comprehensive report details the latest injury news affecting teams across the National Hockey League, providing updates on player statuses and expected return timelines.
Anaheim Ducks
Forward Cutter Gauthier did not travel with the team to San Jose, but there is optimism he may play this weekend.
Buffalo Sabres
Forward Sam Carrick sustained a left arm injury and is currently being evaluated. The team expects to know the full extent of the injury soon, with initial reactions from players suggesting the outlook may not be positive.
Chicago Blackhawks
Defensemen Artyom Levshunov and Matt Grzelcyk are confirmed to be out for the remainder of the season. Forward Andrew Mangiapane, sidelined since March 19 with an upper-body injury, may join the team either at the start or during their upcoming road trip.
Colorado Avalanche
Defenseman Cale Makar’s injury is not believed to be long-term, though a specific return timeline has not yet been established.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Forward Mathieu Olivier will miss two weeks due to an upper-body injury. Forward Isac Lundestrom is scheduled for evaluation this morning.
Dallas Stars
Forward Michael Bunting was absent from last night’s game due to a lower-body injury sustained on Sunday.
Florida Panthers
Forward Cole Schwindt participated in the morning skate wearing a no-contact jersey, with a chance he could return to play this season. Forward Evan Rodrigues is undergoing surgery for a broken finger. Several key players are likely out for the remainder of the season, including Aleksander Barkov, Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell, Niko Mikkola, Evan Rodrigues, Uvis Balinskis, and Jonah Gadjovich. In recent play, defenseman Dmitry Kulikov left a game in the third period after being hit in the face by a puck, and defenseman Aaron Ekblad exited after blocking a shot with his hand, prompting the coach to express concern over their conditions.
Minnesota Wild
Defenseman Jared Spurgeon, who received stitches on his face from Thursday’s game, returned to the ice yesterday after missing Saturday’s game.
Montreal Canadiens
Forward Josh Anderson was present for the team’s morning skate. Defenseman Alexandre Carrier is expected to be out for two to four weeks with an upper-body injury.
New Jersey Devils
Forward Arseny Gritsyuk, initially not ready for last night’s game, is progressing better than anticipated and is now considered day-to-day. Defenseman Brett Pesce (lower-body and a finger issue) is skating but his return this season is questionable, depending on how much of the season remains.
New York Islanders
Forward Simon Holmstrom missed last night’s game and is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Forward Evgeni Malkin has returned to the lineup after missing the previous four games due to an upper-body injury. Forward Bryan Rust was sidelined for last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
San Jose Sharks
Forward Ty Dellandrea is expected to return at some point during the team’s current homestand. While not ruled out for tonight, the team may opt to maintain the current lineup following two consecutive wins.
Seattle Kraken
Forward Jaden Schwartz has rejoined the lineup after an absence of 10 games due to an upper-body injury.
