Here’s a comprehensive update on the latest NHL injuries affecting various teams:
Buffalo Sabres
Sabres forward Alex Tuch was absent from last night’s game due to illness.
Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche continue to be significantly impacted by injuries, with key forwards Artturi Lehkonen (missing his 8th consecutive game), Gabriel Landeskog (6th consecutive), and Ross Colton (4th consecutive) all sidelined for tonight’s matchup.
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars forwards Roope Hintz and Radek Faksa remain sidelined for tonight’s game.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers announced that star forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury sustained in their game against Nashville on March 15.
Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett has returned to the lineup after a brief absence due to an undisclosed injury.
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach is expected to miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Coach Martin St. Louis expressed regret over Dach’s recurrent bad luck with injuries but believes the team can collectively compensate for his absence.
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek sat out last night’s game with a lower-body injury and is currently listed as day-to-day, according to Coach Jon Hynes.
New York Islanders
New York Islanders forward Max Shabanov participated in yesterday’s optional skate, indicating progress after missing Monday’s practice with a lower-body injury.
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen is slated to miss an extended period as he undergoes meniscus surgery.
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster joined team practice for the first time since his injury, a notable development given recent reports that his chances of playing this season were considered ‘slim to none’.
