Here’s a comprehensive roundup of recent NHL injury updates across various teams:
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Anaheim Ducks
- Defenseman **Radko Gudas** exited last night’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville indicated he believes Gudas is “okay” and will undergo further evaluation today.
- Forward **Jansen Harkins** missed last night’s game due to an upper-body injury sustained on Tuesday.
- Forward **Troy Terry** was a late scratch for the game with a lower-body injury.
Buffalo Sabres
- Forward **Noah Ostlund** did not practice yesterday due to an upper-body injury. He was being evaluated, with more clarity expected today.
Chicago Blackhawks
- Defenseman **Louis Crevier** left last night’s game in the third period after being cut on the face by a skate.
Colorado Avalanche
- Forward **Artturi Lehkonen** successfully returned to the lineup last night.
- Forward **Nic Roy** missed last night’s game.
Detroit Red Wings
- Goaltender **Cam Talbot** “tweaked something,” according to coach Todd McLellan. While not considered serious, he is not expected to serve as the backup tonight.
Florida Panthers
- Forward **Mackie Samoskevich** was unable to return last night but is progressing.
- Forward **Cole Schwindt** is skating and might be ready to play after the team’s upcoming back-to-back games in New York.
- Forward **Anton Lundell** is sidelined for two to six weeks, effectively ending his season.
- Forward **Evan Rodrigues** will also miss the remainder of the season, expected to be out for four to six weeks with a broken finger.
Minnesota Wild
- Forward **Marcus Foligno** returned to action after missing the previous 12 games with a lower-body injury.
- Coach Jon Hynes stated that defenseman **Jared Spurgeon** received stitches and is expected to be fine.
New Jersey Devils
- Forward **Arseny Gritsyuk** missed yesterday’s morning skate after sustaining an injury late in their last game.
New York Islanders
- Defenseman **Ryan Pulock** participated in yesterday’s morning skate.
- Defenseman **Tony DeAngelo** was not on the ice for the morning skate.
- Defenseman **Alexander Romanov** took part in the morning skate wearing a no-contact jersey. Coach Patrick Roy indicated there is no set timetable for Romanov’s return, and it will not be before the start of the playoffs.
Philadelphia Flyers
- Forward **Nikita Grebenkin** is out for seven to ten days with an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated afterward.
Ottawa Senators
Injured Senators players and their statuses:
- **Jake Sanderson** (upper body) – Day-to-day beyond Friday; he is skating and will join the team on their road trip.
- **Thomas Chabot** (right arm surgery) – Expected to be out for 4-8 weeks; he underwent surgery yesterday.
- **Dennis Gilbert** (upper body) – Out for approximately 3 weeks.
- **Lassi Thomson** (lower body) – Status is “a bit more than day-to-day”; he skated yesterday but will be sidelined for a while.
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Forward **Sidney Crosby** left last night’s game early due to a lower-body injury. Coach Dan Muse is awaiting further medical updates. Crosby appeared to be favoring his right leg; this was his fifth game back since suffering a sprained MCL in his left knee during the Olympics.
- Forward **Anthony Mantha** was able to play last night after missing Wednesday’s practice.
San Jose Sharks
- Goaltender **Yaroslav Askarov** (upper-body) and defenseman **John Klingberg** (lower-body) will travel with the team to Columbus, with no further updates provided.
St. Louis Blues
- Forward **Robert Thomas** (upper-body) missed last night’s game.
Utah Mammoth
- Forward **Barrett Hayton** is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
Winnipeg Jets
- Forward **Morgan Barron** is currently in concussion protocol after sustaining a heavy punch from Josh Manson.
