Buffalo Sabres: Forward Sam Carrick will miss the first round of the playoffs, as confirmed by Lindy Ruff. Forward Noah Ostlund is a potential returnee. Goaltender Alex Lyon practiced and is expected to be ready. Forwards Alex Tuch and goaltender Colton Ellis had maintenance days.
Calgary Flames: Goaltender Devin Cooley was sidelined with an illness.
Carolina Hurricanes: Forward Logan Stankoven was absent from practice due to illness.
Chicago Blackhawks: Defenseman Artyom Levshunov is dealing with a hand injury that will impact his offseason training for approximately two weeks.
Dallas Stars: Defenseman Miro Heiskanen’s return for Game 1 on Saturday is uncertain, with a decision expected tonight. Forward Roope Hintz is out for at least the first two games.
Edmonton Oilers: Forward Leon Draisaitl is progressing and expected to join the team in the first round, though the exact timing is still day-to-day. Forward Jason Dickinson sustained a shot to the ankle and his return depends on his pain tolerance.
Florida Panthers: Forward Jonah Gadjovich underwent neck surgery earlier in the season and will be ready for the start of next season.
Minnesota Wild: Defenseman Quinn Hughes missed practice due to illness.
Montreal Canadiens: Defenseman Alexandre Carrier participated in practice in a regular jersey.
Philadelphia Flyers: Forward Owen Tippett left practice early to focus on recovery from undisclosed issues.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Forwards Blake Lizotte (upper-body) and Connor Dewar (lower-body) practiced in regular jerseys, with Lizotte missing 16 games and Dewar four.
Toronto Maple Leafs: Forward Matthew Knies downplayed the severity of his knee injury, emphasizing his focus on recovery. Goalie Anthony Stolarz suffered a groin strain that does not require surgery. Defenseman Chris Tanev delayed surgery but underwent it after the team’s playoff elimination; he is expected to be ready for next year.
Winnipeg Jets: Defenseman Elias Salomonsson is in concussion protocol and has not yet passed baseline tests.
