NHL Injuries: Avs, Red Wings, Kings, Wild, Islanders, Sens, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, and More
Here are the most recent injury updates from various National Hockey League teams:
Calgary Flames
Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov, who has been sidelined with an upper-body injury, took part in the morning skate. However, forward Connor Zary (upper-body) was not on the ice.
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche forward Nic Roy missed last night’s game due to an upper-body injury.
Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin made his return to the lineup last night after recovering from a lower-body injury. Meanwhile, forward Michael Rasmussen has not yet resumed skating and is still receiving treatment, with an estimated return timeline of at least seven to ten days away.
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe is currently out of action due to a lower-body injury.
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Discussions suggest that potential trade deadline deals could be reignited during the upcoming draft.
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild forwards Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek both returned to the lineup last night. Forward Marcus Foligno is also reportedly close to making his return.
New York Islanders
Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri, who suffered an ACL tear on November 28th, has begun skating and was seen shooting on Semyon Varlamov. Defenseman Ryan Pulock remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Fellow defenseman Tony DeAngelo left last night’s game in the first period due to a lower-body injury.
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot is scheduled to meet with doctors today. His right arm is in a splint, and surgery has not been ruled out. If surgery is required, he would face an estimated six-week recovery period, but a firm timeline is not yet available.
Philadelphia Flyers
Flyers forward Tyson Foerster was on the ice for their morning skate, wearing a no-contact jersey.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin missed last night’s game due to an upper-body injury.
St. Louis Blues
Blues forward Robert Thomas needed assistance off the ice in the third period after being tackled by the Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois, who subsequently received a match penalty for intent to injure. Coach Jim Montgomery confirmed that Thomas "passed the protocol" and "is healthy."
NHL Rumors
Recent discussions indicate activity surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman missed his third consecutive game due to an illness.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz returned to the lineup last night. Defenseman Morgan Rielly also rejoined the team after missing one game, and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was cleared to play after an early departure from Monday’s practice.
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes forward Barrett Hayton left his game just nine seconds in following a collision with teammate Jack McBain. Coach Andre Tourigny stated after the game that Hayton would undergo further examinations to determine the nature of his injury.
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