Calgary Flames: Defenseman Yan Kuznetsov, who has been recovering from an upper-body injury, participated in the team’s recent morning skate. Forward Connor Zary, also dealing with an upper-body injury, was not on the ice.
Colorado Avalanche: Forward Nic Roy missed the previous game due to an upper-body injury.
Detroit Red Wings: Forward Dylan Larkin made his return to the lineup after recovering from a lower-body injury. However, Michael Rasmussen has not yet begun skating and continues to receive treatment, with an anticipated return still 7 to 10 days away.
Los Angeles Kings: Forward Adrian Kempe is currently sidelined with a lower-body injury.
Minnesota Wild: Forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek both returned to action in the recent game. Forward Marcus Foligno is also reported to be nearing his return.
New York Islanders: Forward Kyle Palmieri, who suffered an ACL tear on November 28th, has commenced skating and was seen taking shots on goaltender Semyon Varlamov. Defenseman Ryan Pulock remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Additionally, defenseman Tony DeAngelo exited the last game in the first period due to a lower-body injury.
Ottawa Senators: Defenseman Thomas Chabot is scheduled to meet with doctors today regarding his right arm, which is currently in a splint. Surgery has not been ruled out, and if required, it would entail an approximate six-week recovery period. A definitive timeline is yet to be established.
Philadelphia Flyers: Forward Tyson Foerster participated in the morning skate wearing a no-contact jersey.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Forward Evgeni Malkin was unavailable for the recent game due to an upper-body injury.
St. Louis Blues: Forward Robert Thomas required assistance leaving the ice in the third period following a collision with Pierre-Luc Dubois (identified as Capitals player in the original source, though he plays for the Kings), who received a match penalty for intent to injure. Coach Jim Montgomery later stated that Thomas “passed the protocol” and is “healthy.”
Tampa Bay Lightning: Defenseman Victor Hedman missed his third consecutive game due to an illness.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Goaltender Anthony Stolarz and defenseman Morgan Rielly (after missing one game) both returned to the lineup. Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was cleared to play after an early exit from Monday’s practice.
Utah Mammoth: Forward Barrett Hayton departed the game just nine seconds in after colliding with teammate Jack McBain. Coach Andre Tourigny confirmed after the game that Hayton would undergo further examinations to determine the nature of his injury.
