Here’s a comprehensive look at the latest injury updates impacting NHL teams and players across the league:
- Buffalo Sabres: Forward Alex Tuch has returned to practice after recovering from an illness.
- Detroit Red Wings: Forward Dylan Larkin is showing progress from his lower-body injury but has not yet been cleared for contact. Additionally, forward Mason Appleton left last night’s game in the second period after an awkward fall following a hit into the boards; no update was available after the game.
- Edmonton Oilers: Defenseman Ty Emberson might return to the lineup this weekend, according to Coach Kris Knoblauch. Forward Trent Frederic exited last night’s game in the second period, with no immediate update provided.
- Minnesota Wild: Forward Kirill Kaprizov missed last night’s game due to a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. On a positive note, forward Bobby Brink returned to action after missing four games with an upper-body injury.
- Montreal Canadiens: Forward Josh Anderson missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury.
- Nashville Predators: Goaltender Juuse Saros missed last night’s game due to an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day.
- New York Islanders: Forward Max Shabanov participated in yesterday’s morning skate while dealing with a lower-body injury.
- New York Rangers: Forward Noah Laba and defenseman Urho Vaakanainen did not travel with the team.
- San Jose Sharks: Forward Ty Dellandrea was observed skating in a no-contact jersey. Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov and forward Igor Chernyshov did not practice and remain day-to-day, though they were seen skating on their own. Dellandrea remains week-to-week. Additionally, forward Tyler Toffoli left last night’s game in the first period with an undisclosed injury, and no update was available post-game.
- Seattle Kraken: Forward Ryan Winterton missed last night’s game due to illness.
- Toronto Maple Leafs: Forward Auston Matthews underwent surgery to repair his MCL and is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months.
- Winnipeg Jets: Defenseman Neal Pionk is expected to practice in a full-contact jersey today, with a potential return to the lineup this weekend.
- Vancouver Canucks: Defenseman P.O. Joseph practiced in a regular jersey.
