NHL Injury Report: Updates on Ducks, Hurricanes, Avalanche, and More

The NHL landscape is constantly shifting due to player injuries. Here's a comprehensive look at recent updates across various teams:

Anaheim Ducks: Forward Cutter Gauthier (upper-body) was present at practice, while defenseman Radko Gudas (lower-body) also practiced and wore a regular jersey. Forwards Ross Johnston (lower-body) and Jansen Harkins were the only Ducks absent from skating.

Carolina Hurricanes: Forwards Logan Stankoven, William Carrier, Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall, and Mark Jankowski, along with defensemen Jalen Chatfield and K’Andre Miller, were sidelined for last night's game due to undisclosed reasons.

Chicago Blackhawks: Defenseman Ethan Del Mastro missed yesterday's game with an undisclosed injury. Forward Frank Nazar left the game in the second period after being struck by a puck to the face, and forward Andrew Mangiapane departed in the third period after colliding with the net.

Colorado Avalanche: Coach Jared Bednar was taken to the hospital after being hit in the right cheek by a puck during the third period. He was conscious and alert and underwent a CT scan for further evaluation. Defenseman Josh Manson left the game in the second period with an upper-body injury and is currently being evaluated.

Edmonton Oilers: Forward Max Jones left last night's game in the first period with an undisclosed injury.

Minnesota Wild: Forwards Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello, along with defenseman Jared Spurgeon, were rested and did not play.

Montreal Canadiens: Defenseman Noah Dobson sustained an apparent thumb injury in the second period yesterday while blocking a shot and left the game. He was followed off the ice by a trainer. Defenseman Lane Hutson expressed disappointment about Dobson's injury. Defenseman Kaiden Guhle has missed the last three games for "maintenance" and is expected to return to the lineup today.

Nashville Predators: Defenseman Roman Josi returned to the lineup after missing Thursday's game with an upper-body injury.

New York Islanders: Forward Maxim Shabanov missed last night's game with an upper-body injury.

Ottawa Senators: Forward Brady Tkachuk left yesterday's game early, with coach Travis Green stating he "wasn't feeling well."

Pittsburgh Penguins: The following players missed yesterday's game and are considered day-to-day: Sidney Crosby (lower-body), Ben Kindel (upper-body), Evgeni Malkin (upper-body), Bryan Rust (lower-body), Parker Wotherspoon (upper-body), Erik Karlsson (lower-body), and Kris Letang (upper-body). Forward Connor Dewar is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Seattle Kraken: Goaltender Nikke Kokko made his NHL debut as Joey Daccord (lower body), Philipp Grubauer (lower body), and Matt Murray (personal) were all unavailable.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Brandon Hagel returned to the lineup after a five-game absence due to a lower-body injury. Defenseman Darren Raddysh and forward Zemgus Girgensons were out with undisclosed injuries.

Utah Mammoth: Defenseman John Marino missed last night's game and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Washington Capitals: Forward Pierre-Luc Dubois left yesterday's game with an upper-body injury after hitting the boards. Defenseman Rasmus Sandin exited the game in the third period after a hit from Justin Brazeau, appearing to favor his right leg and requiring assistance to leave the ice.