Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield has returned to the lineup after a two-game absence due to a lower-body injury.
Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri is traveling with the team but will not play against the Flames. Defenseman Josh Manson missed the last game after sustaining an upper-body injury on Saturday.
Dallas Stars have activated forward Radek Faksa from injured reserve.
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch stated that forward Zach Hyman was unable to play last night but may be ready for Thursday’s game. Forward Leon Draisaitl is expected to return sometime in the first round of the playoffs. Forward Max Jones is out for three to four weeks, and forward Jason Dickinson will not play in the team’s final regular-season game, after which he will be re-evaluated.
Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Malott will miss the remainder of the regular season. Forward Alex Turcotte is reportedly close to returning, according to coach D.J. Smith.
Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague has missed his fifth consecutive game with an upper-body injury.
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk is likely to miss the remaining regular-season games but is expected to be ready for the playoffs. He left Saturday’s game feeling unwell, and sources indicate the issue is not serious.
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann will miss the rest of the season due to a lower-body injury.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel and defenseman Darren Raddysh missed last night’s game with undisclosed injuries. Hagel had recently returned from a lower-body injury.
Winnipeg Jets have activated defenseman Colin Miller from injured reserve. Coach Scott Arniel commented on forwards Alex Iafallo and Vladislav Namestnikov, and defenseman Neal Pionk, stating that some players have been trying to play through injuries, operating at less than full capacity. Fresh legs have been brought in to provide a spark.
