Here’s a comprehensive roundup of the latest injury news and player updates from around the National Hockey League:
- Carolina Hurricanes
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dallas Stars
- Detroit Red Wings
- NHL Names the Host Cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
- Edmonton Oilers
- Los Angeles Kings
- Montreal Canadiens
- New York Islanders
- NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and a Successful Offer Sheets May Be Impossible
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- San Jose Sharks
Carolina Hurricanes
Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov is expected to be available for today’s game despite reporting feeling unwell yesterday. Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will miss tonight’s contest, though he is reportedly getting closer to a return to action.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Defenseman Erik Gudbranson, who has been sidelined for the past three games due to an upper-body injury, returned to the ice for practice yesterday.
Dallas Stars
A Dallas Stars forward is currently not traveling with the team and is anticipated to return within 7 to 10 days. Forwards Roope Hintz and Radek Faksa are projected to have a longer recovery period before their return.
Detroit Red Wings
The injury timelines for Andrew Copp and Dylan Larkin remain unchanged, with both players slated for reassessment at the end of next week. Forward Michael Rasmussen is expected to be out for an additional week.
NHL Names the Host Cities for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey
(This is a separate announcement from the NHL, unrelated to player injuries.)
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl missed practice yesterday morning to have a lower-body injury examined by doctors. Coach Kris Knoblauch stated that the team anticipates being without Draisaitl for “some time,” potentially one or two games or longer, as more information becomes available.
Los Angeles Kings
Kings forward Adrian Kempe was absent from last night’s game due due to a lower-body injury.
Montreal Canadiens
Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes provided no new updates on forward Kirby Dach’s condition but indicated that he does not expect it to be a long-term injury.
New York Islanders
Islanders forward Max Shabanov missed practice yesterday and is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Goaltender Semyon Varlamov was on the ice at the end of practice; however, GM Mathieu Darche previously confirmed on March 6th that Varlamov is not expected to return this season as he has not yet reached a practice-ready stage for game action.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and a Successful Offer Sheets May Be Impossible
(This is a separate update from the NHL, unrelated to player injuries.)
Pittsburgh Penguins
Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury sustained at the Olympics, was seen skating yesterday morning.
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks did not hold practice yesterday. An update on Alex Wenneberg’s status is expected today after he left Saturday’s game prematurely.
