NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Sharks, and Leafs
Here's a comprehensive roundup of the latest injury updates across the National Hockey League, affecting several prominent teams and their key players:
Detroit Red Wings
Forward Dylan Larkin's status for tonight's game is uncertain, with coach Todd McLellan indicating he will be a game-time decision.
Florida Panthers
The Panthers announced that defenseman Niko Mikkola will be sidelined for four to six weeks; however, surgery is not required. Fellow blueliner Uvis Balinskis is also out for a similar timeframe (four to six weeks) due to a fracture. Forward Mackie Samoskevich is expected to miss seven to ten days recovering from a laceration. Coach Paul Maurice noted that Sam Reinhart is scheduled for further testing tomorrow. Maurice also provided an update on Brad Marchand, stating Marchand has undergone tests and is now consulting doctors to determine a rehabilitation plan within the next 10 days. Anton Lundell is currently listed as day-to-day; he is not yet cleared to skate and is undergoing evaluation. While a severe issue isn't anticipated, he's not ready for game action.
Minnesota Wild
Positive news for the Wild as forwards Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, and Marcus Foligno all returned to practice yesterday.
New York Islanders
Defenseman Ryan Pulock is questionable for tonight's matchup due to a lower-body injury.
New York Rangers
Coach Mike Sullivan suggested it would be a surprise if forward Matt Rempe plays again this season, though he has not been officially ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
Ottawa Senators
The Senators are dealing with significant defensive challenges. Defensemen Thomas Chabot (right arm) and Lassi Thomson (lower-body) both left last night's game early, with coach Travis Green stating they will "both be out for a while." This exacerbates an already thin defensive corps, as the Senators are now without Jake Sanderson (who was projected to be out seven to ten days as of Saturday), Thomas Chabot, Nick Jensen, Dennis Gilbert, and Lassi Thomson for tonight's game against the Red Wings.
Philadelphia Flyers
Forwards Sean Couturier, Denver Barkey, and Luke Glendening all participated in yesterday's optional skate and are listed as day-to-day.
San Jose Sharks
Forwards Tyler Toffoli and Ty Dellandrea, along with defenseman Vincent Desharnais, were on the ice for practice. Notably, Dellandrea was seen without his no-contact jersey. Forward Ryan Reaves did not participate in practice yesterday, while goaltender Yaroslav Askarov and forward Igor Chernyshov both participated.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Coach Craig Berube confirmed that defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson is cleared to play tonight, despite an early exit from yesterday's practice. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz is also fit to play, though the starting goaltender for tonight's game has not yet been announced.
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