NHL Status Report: A Weekly Update on Injuries and Lineups
Welcome to the NHL Status Report, your weekly update on the latest injuries and lineups across the league. Here's a breakdown of the key players and their status:
Vegas Golden Knights
Shea Theodore is expected to be out for a week due to an upper-body injury, which has sidelined him since December 13. Jack Eichel, who has been dealing with an illness, did not travel with the team for their upcoming road trip. Eichel leads the Golden Knights with 41 points in 31 games, while Theodore has contributed 20 points in the same number of games.
Ottawa Senators
Thomas Chabot returned to the ice for the Senators after missing 12 games due to an upper-body injury. He has 10 points in 18 games this season and is second in Ottawa for time on ice per game. Chabot expressed relief and excitement to be back practicing with his teammates.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Nikita Kucherov, who leads Tampa Bay with 42 points in 30 games, will be a game-time decision due to an illness. Brandon Hagel, who has 31 points in 32 games, remains out with an upper-body injury. The team recalled forwards Jack Finley and Jakob Pelletier from the American Hockey League.
Edmonton Oilers
Tristan Jarry was placed on injured reserve after sustaining an undisclosed injury during a game against the Boston Bruins. Calvin Pickard started in his place. Connor Ingram was recalled from the American Hockey League, and forward Jack Roslovic was placed on long-term injured reserve. Roslovic has been out since November 25 due to a shot-blocking injury.
Philadelphia Flyers
Dan Vladar and Christian Dvorak are listed as day-to-day with upper and lower-body injuries, respectively. Vladar, a goalie, has a strong record this season, while Dvorak, a forward, has been a consistent point-producer. The team recalled goalie Aleksei Kolosov and expressed hope for a quick recovery for both players.
New York Rangers
Artemi Panarin returned to the lineup and scored twice in a shootout win against the Flyers. He missed a game due to an illness. The Rangers recalled forwards Gabe Perreault and Brennan Othmann from the AHL, with Perreault scoring his first NHL goal.
Detroit Red Wings
Patrick Kane missed his third consecutive game with an upper-body injury. He is close to reaching 500 career goals. Moritz Seider returned to the lineup after missing a practice day.
Washington Capitals
Ryan Leonard is making progress in his recovery from shoulder and facial injuries. He practiced in a regular jersey and is expected to continue his rehabilitation. The Capitals lost to the Red Wings in their most recent game.
Nashville Predators
Jonathan Marchessault is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and is questionable for a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has been a consistent point-producer this season.
Buffalo Sabres
Conor Timmins is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks with a broken leg. Tyson Kozak is listed as day-to-day and could return soon.
New Jersey Devils
Timo Meier was activated from the non-roster list and could return to the lineup soon. He has been out since December 9 for personal reasons. The team reassigned forwards Xavier Parent and defenseman Calen Addison to the AHL.
