NHL Injury Updates: Avalanche, Stars, Red Wings, Panthers, Predators, Devils, Senators, and Lightning
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar participated in the team's morning skate, though he was in a no-contact jersey. Coach Jared Bednar stated that forward Nazem Kadri will miss "some games" but they anticipate him playing in at least one more before his absence.
Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist did not skate with the team yesterday morning. Last night, defenseman Miro Heiskanen left the game in the first period due to a lower-body injury. More information is expected today, but he is confirmed to be out for Saturday's game. A video replay showed Heiskanen walking off the bench after the injury.
Detroit Red Wings forwards Michael Rasmussen and Mason Appleton continue to be sidelined. Goaltender John Gibson departed last night's game in the second period with a stiff neck, though Coach Todd McLellan did not believe it to be serious.
Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones sustained a broken foot during Tuesday's game against the Canadiens.
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi missed last night's game and is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Forward Luke Evangelista also left last night's game in the third period after a hit to the face along the boards by Mikhail Sergachev.
New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes will undergo a procedure and is out for the remainder of the season.
New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo returned to the lineup last night.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot has returned to the lineup. He had previously broken his arm with a cross-check from JT Miller on March 23rd, requiring surgery to set the fracture with plates and screws.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry was not on the ice for their morning skate. Forward Anthony was present, while Brandon Hagel continues to not skate with the team. Forward Anthony Cirelli has returned to the lineup after missing the previous two games with an undisclosed injury.
Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane did not travel with the team for their road trip.
NHL Injury Updates: Avs, Stars, Red Wings, Panthers, Predators, Devils, Sens, Lightning and More
English Translation:
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was on the ice for the Avs' entire morning skate in a no-contact jersey. Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri is going to "miss some games," according to coach Jared Bednar, but they plan on getting him into at least one more game.
Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist didn’t skate with the team yesterday morning. Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen left last night’s game in the first period with a lower-body injury. They’ll know more today, but he will be out on Saturday. A broadcast replay showed Heiskanen walking off the bench after the injury.
Detroit Red Wings forwards Michael Rasmussen and Mason Appleton remain out. Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left in the second period with a stiff neck. Coach Todd McLellan didn’t think it was serious.
Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones broke his foot during Tuesday’s game against the Canadiens.
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi missed last night’s game and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Forward Luke Evangelista left last night’s game in the third period after being hit in the face along the boards by Mikhail Sergachev.
New Jersey Devils: Defenseman Luke Hughes is finished for the season as he’ll have a procedure done.
New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo returned to the lineup last night.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot returned to the lineup. JT Miller broke Chabot’s arm with a cross-check back on March 23rd. He needed surgery to put plates and screws to set the fracture.
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry wasn’t on their ice for their morning skate. Forward Anthony was on the ice, and Brandon Hagel still isn’t skating with the team. Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli returned to the lineup after missing the past two games with an undisclosed injury.
Vancouver Canucks forward Evander Kane didn’t travel with the team on their road trip.
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