Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabers defenseman Michael Kesselring should be in the lineup on Thursday. Forward Peyton Krebs is sick. Forward Jason Zucker won’t be back until after Christmas. Forward Justin Danforth is still recovering from a broken kneecap he suffered in October.
Robbie Stanley: Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook left last night’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury.
George Richards: Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues left last night’s game in the first period, returned for the second, and then left again in the third. He suffered injuries to his lower body from a blow along the boards. Coach Paul Maurice didn’t think it was too serious.
NHL Rumors: Quinn Hughes always left Vancouver and had trade protection
Nicolas J. Cotsonika: The Panthers are unsure if forward Matthew Tkachuk will be ready to return for the Winter Classic on Jan. 2.
“The forecast is the same as I said at the beginning of the season,” Zito said at the stadium as workers began preparations for the event. “They told me around Christmas, so I don’t know what that means. He’ll play when he’s ready.”
Nick Kiezer: Nashville Predators forward Cole Smith (upper body) was activated from the IR. He has been out for 19 games.
Robbie Stanley: Predators forward Jonathan Marchessault left last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
Paul Del Santos: New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce returned to the lineup last night after missing the past 24 games with a hand injury.
TSN 1200 Ottawa: Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has started skating, according to coach Travis Green. He is recovering from a lower body injury.
TSN 1200 Ottawa: Senators coach Green said defenseman Thomas Chabot shouldn’t be out much longer. He won’t be in the lineup tonight. Striker Lars Eller will be out for another three weeks with a broken foot. Goalkeeper Linus Ullmark and defender Jake Sanderson left training early yesterday, but there is nothing to worry about.
Philadelphia Flyers: Forward Tyson Foerster had arm surgery on Monday and will be out for five months.
Emerald City Hockey: Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour was evaluated yesterday for an injury he suffered Tuesday night. He is not expected to be in the lineup tonight.
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Danny Webster: Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel (illness) and defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) missed last night’s game and are day-to-day.
- Jesse Granger: Although coach Bruce Cassidy hasn’t said it, it sounds like Eichel will be more than just last night.
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