NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Bruins, Avalanche, Stars, Canadiens, Senators, Penguins, Mammoth, and Capitals

The Anaheim Ducks saw the return of forward Cutter Gauthier to their lineup after a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. Defenseman Radko Gudas also rejoined the team, having missed the last five games with a lower-body issue.

The Boston Bruins had a number of players sidelined, including forwards Viktor Arvidsson, Tanner Jeannot, and Pavel Zacha, as well as defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy.

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri has missed the team's last two games. Coach Jared Bednar expressed optimism about Kadri's potential return before the playoffs, stating, "He’s going to miss some games here, and then hopefully we’ll get him in before playoffs, like playing maybe next week." However, coach Bednar himself will not be traveling with the team on their upcoming two-game road trip after sustaining facial fractures and a corneal abrasion from a deflected puck.

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen is out for the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury. The team hopes he will be ready for the start of the playoffs. Coach Glen Gulutzan commented, "We’ll see how the next three to four days go. We’ve got a week here to see how he feels and see if he gets back on the ice. We’re hopeful, but we know it’s not the regular season for sure.” General Manager Jim Nill indicated that forward Roope Hintz, also dealing with a lower-body issue, is doubtful for any regular-season games, and his availability for Game 1 of the playoffs remains uncertain.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks and is expected to miss the start of the playoffs with an upper-body injury sustained when blocking a shot.

The Ottawa Senators were without several key players yesterday, including forwards Brady Tkachuk (illness) and Tim Stutzle, and defensemen Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot.

Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Noel Acciari (upper body), Anthony Mantha (lower body), and Ben Kindel (upper body), along with defensemen Ryan Shea (upper body) and Connor Clifton, missed yesterday's game and are currently listed as day-to-day.

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka was absent from yesterday's game due to an undisclosed injury.

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin did not play yesterday after taking a hit from Penguins' forward Justin Brazeau.

English Translation:

Dan Arritt: Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier returned to the lineup after a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. Defenseman Radko Gudas also rejoined the team, having missed the last five games with a lower-body issue.

Craig Merz: The Boston Bruins sat out forwards Viktor Arvidsson, Tanner Jeannot, and Pavel Zacha, along with defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy.

NHL: Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri has missed their last two games. Coach Jared Bednar is hopeful he can play in a game before the playoffs commence, stating, "He’s going to miss some games here, and then hopefully we’ll get him in before playoffs, like playing maybe next week."

Ryan Boulding: Avalanche coach Jared Bednar will not travel with the team on their two-game road trip after suffering facial fractures and a corneal abrasion from a deflected puck on Saturday.

NHL: Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen will not play in any of their remaining regular-season games due to a lower-body injury. They are hopeful he will be ready for the start of the playoffs. Coach Glen Gulutzan said, "We’ll see how the next three to four days go. We’ve got a week here to see how he feels and see if he gets back on the ice. We’re hopeful, but we know it’s not the regular season for sure." GM Jim Nill added that forward Roope Hintz (lower-body) is doubtful to play in a regular-season game, and his availability for Game 1 of the playoffs is still not definite.

NHL: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks. They announced he will miss the start of the playoffs with an upper-body injury, sustained when blocking a shot on Saturday (with his right hand).

Mike Morreale: The Ottawa Senators were without forwards Brady Tkachuk (illness) and Tim Stutzle, and defensemen Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot yesterday.

Harvey Valentine: Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Noel Acciari (upper body), Anthony Mantha (lower body), and Ben Kindel (upper body), and defensemen Ryan Shea (upper body) and Connor Clifton missed yesterday’s game and are listed as day-to-day.

Laurence Heinen: Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka missed yesterday’s game with an undisclosed injury.

Harvey Valentine: Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin didn’t play yesterday after taking a hit from Penguins’ forward Justin Brazeau.