NHL Injury Report: Avalanche, Red Wings, Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, and More

Here's a comprehensive roundup of recent NHL injury updates across various teams:

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.