Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin is nearing his return to the lineup and is now listed as day-to-day.
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is currently in Munich receiving treatment for his injury from renowned sports doctor Dr. Müller-Wohlfahrt. Draisaitl mentioned he expects to be out for “a few weeks” and hopes to return to assist the team in the postseason. His recovery timeline remains consistent, with an anticipated return towards the end of the regular season. It’s noted that Auston Matthews previously consulted the same specialist last season.
Los Angeles Kings forward Joel Armia made his return to the ice last night, having been sidelined for the previous ten games due to a back injury.
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is currently day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Dennis Gilbert exited last night’s game during the third period after sustaining a hit from Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea departed last night’s contest due to an upper-body injury.
San Jose Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais was absent from last night’s game with an upper-body injury. Additionally, Sharks forward Ryan Reaves did not return to the game after a first-period fight. It was revealed that Reaves dislocated his finger during an altercation with Garrett Wilson and had it reset by a trainer on the bench.
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann missed yesterday’s game due to a lower-body injury. On a more positive note, Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen rejoined the lineup after a two-game absence, also due to a lower-body injury.
St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker is sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly was absent from last night’s game and is currently listed as day-to-day. In net, goaltender Anthony Stolarz was forced to leave warmups last night after taking a puck to the throat. He was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure for imaging but was subsequently released and traveled home with the team.
