NHL Injury Updates: Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Panthers, Predators, Devils, Sens, Lightning & More
Colorado Avalanche: Defenseman Cale Makar participated in the morning skate wearing a no-contact jersey. Forward Nazem Kadri is expected to miss some games, though the team hopes he can play in at least one more before potentially being sidelined longer.
Dallas Stars: Defenseman Nils Lundkvist did not skate with the team yesterday morning. Miro Heiskanen sustained a lower-body injury during last night's game in the first period. Further evaluation is scheduled for today, but he is confirmed to be out for Saturday's game. A video replay of the injury showed Heiskanen walking off the ice after the incident.
Detroit Red Wings: Forwards Michael Rasmussen and Mason Appleton remain sidelined. Goaltender John Gibson left last night's game in the second period due to a stiff neck, which coach Todd McLellan believes is not serious.
Florida Panthers: Defenseman Seth Jones broke his foot during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens.
Nashville Predators: Defenseman Roman Josi missed last night's game and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Forward Luke Evangelista departed last night's game in the third period after being hit in the face along the boards by Mikhail Sergachev.
New Jersey Devils: Defenseman Luke Hughes will undergo a procedure and is done for the remainder of the season.
New York Islanders: Defenseman Tony DeAngelo returned to the lineup last night.
Ottawa Senators: Defenseman Thomas Chabot has returned to the lineup. He previously had his arm broken by a cross-check from JT Miller on March 23rd, requiring surgery for a fractured arm that was set with plates and screws.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Corey Perry was not present at the morning skate. Forward Anthony was on the ice, while Brandon Hagel continues to not skate with the team. Forward Anthony Cirelli has returned to the lineup after missing the previous two games with an undisclosed injury.
Vancouver Canucks: Forward Evander Kane did not travel with the team for their current road trip.
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