NHL Injury Report: Key Player Updates Across Multiple Teams
The Anaheim Ducks have seen forwards Cutter Gauthier and defenseman Radko Gudas return to the lineup after respective five-game absences due to upper-body and lower-body injuries.
Boston Bruins forwards Viktor Arvidsson, Tanner Jeannot, and Pavel Zacha, along with defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy, were sidelined.
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar is optimistic that forward Nazem Kadri will be back in action before the playoffs, potentially as early as next week, after missing the last two games. However, Bednar himself will not accompany the team on their upcoming road trip due to facial fractures and a corneal abrasion sustained from a puck deflection.
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen will miss the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury, but the team hopes he will be healthy for the playoffs. Forward Roope Hintz is doubtful for regular-season play and his availability for Game 1 of the playoffs remains uncertain due to a lower-body injury.
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, which he sustained after blocking a shot with his right hand.
The Ottawa Senators were without forwards Brady Tkachuk (illness) and Tim Stutzle, as well as defensemen Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot.
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 were all absent from a recent game and are considered day-to-day.
Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka missed a recent game with an undisclosed injury.
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin did not play recently after being hit by Penguins' forward Justin Brazeau.
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