NHL Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
R. Gudas	D	Day To Day - Illness ( Sat, Feb 8)
Gudas did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Kings.
B. McGinn	LW	Out - ACL ( Mon, Jan 20)
The Ducks announced on Tuesday (Jan. 21) that McGinn had surgery to reconstruct his ACL and will be sidelined for 7-9 months.

Boston
Bruins

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Player	POS	Status
C. McAvoy	D	Out - Shoulder ( Tue, Feb 18)
The Bruins announced on Wednesday (Feb. 19) that McAvoy is expected to miss multiple weeks of action as he had a procedure on Tuesday (Feb. 18) and is in the hospital to be treated with IV antibiotics.
H. Lindholm	D	Out - Lower-body ( Sun, Feb 2)
Lindholm is not expected to be back prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, per Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic.

Buffalo
Sabres

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Player	POS	Status
M. Samuelsson	D	Day To Day - Foot ( Mon, Feb 17)
Samuelsson practiced on Tuesday (Feb. 18) and feels ready to return to the lineup, according to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
J. Greenway	LW	Day To Day - Middle-body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Greenway is healthy and ready to return to Buffalo's lineup for Saturday's (Feb. 22) game versus the Rangers.
B. Malenstyn	LW	Day To Day - Back ( Sat, Feb 8)
Malenstyn did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Predators.

Calgary
Flames

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Player	POS	Status
J. Hanley	D	Day To Day - Personal ( Fri, Feb 7)
Hanley is OUT for Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Kraken to be with his wife for the birth of their child, per Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.
K. Bahl	D	Out - Upper Body ( Thu, Jan 30)
The Calgary Flames placed D Kevin Bahl on injured reserve on Friday (Jan. 31).
C. Zary	C	Out - Knee ( Thu, Jan 9)
The Flames reported on Friday (Jan. 10) that Zary's lower-body injury won't require surgery but he is considered out indefinitely.
J. Kirkland	C	Out For Season - Lower-body ( Tue, Dec 3)
The Flames announced that Kirkland underwent successful ACL surgery on Wednesday (Dec. 4) and he will be out for the remainder of the season.
A. Mantha	RW	Out For Season - Lower-Body ( Sun, Nov 10)
The Flames announced that Mantha will require surgery on his ACL on Thursday (Nov. 14) and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Carolina
Hurricanes

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Player	POS	Status
T. Jost	C	Day To Day - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Jost is looking to play in Saturday's (Feb. 22) matchup versus the Maple Leafs, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
W. Carrier	LW	Out - Lower Body ( Thu, Jan 23)
Hurricanes' head coach Rod Brind'Amour said on Friday (Jan. 24) that Carrier has undergone surgery and is facing a long-term absence, per Chip Alexander of The Raleigh News & Observer.
J. Fast	RW	Out For Season - Neck ( Tue, Oct 8)
The Hurricanes announced on Wednesday (Oct. 9) that Fast is out for the 2024-2025 season as he recovers from neck surgery.

Chicago
Blackhawks

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Player	POS	Status
J. Dickinson	C	Out - Lower-body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Dickinson will be unavailable for another 2-3 weeks, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.
L. Brossoit	G	Out - Knee ( Sun, Jan 26)
Blackhawks' GM Kyle Davidson said on Monday (Jan. 27) that he's hopeful that Brossoit will be able to return at some point this season, per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.

Colorado
Avalanche

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Player	POS	Status
J. Manson	D	Day To Day - Lower-body ( Fri, Feb 7)
Manson did not play in Friday's (Feb. 7) game versus the Oilers.
S. Wedgewood	G	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Fri, Feb 7)
Wedgewood did not play in Friday's (Feb. 7) game versus the Oilers.
V. Nichushkin	RW	Out - Lower Body ( Sun, Feb 2)
The Colorado Avalanche placed F Valeri Nichushkin on injured reserve on Monday (Feb. 3).
G. Landeskog	LW	Out - Knee ( Wed, Jan 1)
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said on Thursday (Jan. 2) that Landeskog remains without a timetable to return, per Corey Masisak of The Denver Post.
T. Poolman	D	Out For Season - Head ( Mon, Oct 7)
The Colorado Avalanche placed D Tucker Poolman on long-term injured reserve. He didn't play in 2023-24 due to migraines and won't be available for the 2024-25 campaign either.

Columbus
Blue Jackets

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Player	POS	Status
K. Labanc	RW	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Tue, Feb 18)
Labanc missed Wednesday's (Feb. 19) practice due to an upper-body injury, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
K. Marchenko	RW	Day To Day - Jaw ( Tue, Feb 18)
Marchenko will be evaluated to determine his availability for Saturday's (Feb. 22) clash against the Blackhawks, per Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site.
D. Fabbro	D	Day To Day - Concussion ( Sun, Feb 9)
The Blue jackets reported on Monday (Feb. 10) that Fabbro should be ready to return after the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
B. Jenner	C	Out - Shoulder ( Sun, Feb 9)
The Blue Jackets reported on Monday (Feb. 10) that Jenner is expected to return to the lineup after the 4 Nations Face-Off, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
S. Monahan	C	Out - Wrist ( Fri, Jan 24)
The Blue Jackets announced on Saturday (Jan. 25) that Monahan is expected to be out until mid-March after recently suffering a setback in his recovery, per Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.
Y. Chinakhov	RW	Out - Upper Body ( Fri, Jan 17)
The Blue Jackets announced on Saturday (Jan. 18) that Chinakhov is still a few weeks away from a return, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.
E. Gudbranson	D	Out - Shoulder ( Fri, Jan 17)
The Blue Jackets announced on Saturday (Jan. 18) that Gudbranson isn't expected to return until the end of March, per Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers.

Dallas
Stars

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Player	POS	Status
I. Lyubushkin	D	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Fri, Feb 7)
Lyubushkin did not play in Friday's (Feb. 7) game against the Kings.
M. Heiskanen	D	Out - Knee ( Mon, Feb 3)
Heiskanen underwent successful knee surgery in New York on Tuesday (Feb. 4) and is being labeled month-to-month, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
N. Lundkvist	D	Out For Season - Upper Body ( Fri, Jan 31)
The Dallas Stars placed D Nils Lundkvist on Long Term Injured Reserve on Saturday (Feb. 1).
T. Seguin	C	Out - Hip ( Fri, Jan 31)
The Dallas Stars placed F Tyler Seguin on long-term injured reserve on Saturday (Feb. 1).

Detroit
Red Wings

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Player	POS	Status
J. Petry	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Tue, Jan 28)
The Red Wings reported on Wednesday (Jan. 29) that Petry will not travel with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Edmonton
Oilers

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Player	POS	Status
E. Kane	LW	Out - Knee ( Thu, Jan 9)
The Oilers announced that Kane underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday (Jan. 9) and is expected to be sidelined for another 4-8 weeks.
A. Regula	D	Out - Knee ( Fri, Dec 13)
Regula was never taken off the season-opening injured reserve despite being waived by Boston and claimed by Edmonton on Wednesday (Dec. 11), per Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic.

Florida
Panthers

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Player	POS	Status
M. Samoskevich	RW	Day To Day - Upper-body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Samoskevich did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Senators.

Los Angeles
Kings

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Player	POS	Status
D. Kuemper	G	Day To Day - Personal ( Sat, Feb 8)
Kuemper did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against Ducks.
M. Anderson	D	Out - Finger ( Fri, Feb 7)
The Los Angeles Kings placed D Mikey Anderson on injured reserve on Saturday (Feb. 8).

Minnesota
Wild

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Player	POS	Status
J. Spurgeon	D	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Feb 18)
Spurgeon missed Wednesday's (Feb. 19) practice, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.
J. Lauko	C	Out - Lower Body ( Tue, Feb 4)
The Minnesota Wild placed F Jakub Lauko on injured reserve on Wednesday (Feb. 5).
K. Kaprizov	LW	Out - Lower Body ( Sat, Feb 1)
The Minnesota Wild placed F Kirill Kaprizov on long-term injured reserve on Sunday (Feb. 2).
T. Grosenick	G	Out For Season - Knee ( Tue, Oct 1)
Grosenick underwent successful surgery on Wednesday (Oct. 2) to repair a torn ACL in his right knee and will not play this season. He is expected to make a full recovery and be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season.

Montreal
Canadiens

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Player	POS	Status
M. Pezzetta	LW	Day To Day - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Pezzetta did not participated in Tuesday's (Feb. 18) practice and he will be evaluated on a daily basis.
E. Heineman	LW	Out - Upper Body ( Thu, Jan 30)
Heineman will not travel to California with the Canadiens for their upcoming three-game road trip and still on Injured Reserve since Wednesday (Jan. 29), per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.
K. Guhle	D	Out - Quadriceps ( Tue, Jan 28)
The Canadiens announced on Wednesday (Jan. 29) that Guhle sustained a lacerated quadricep muscle and is out indefinitely.

Nashville
Predators

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Player	POS	Status
J. Lauzon	D	Out - Lower-body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The Predators announced on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Lauzon will miss 4-6 months with a lower-body injury.
A. Wilsby	D	Day To Day - Upper-body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Wilsby did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Sabres.
Z. L'Heureux	LW	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
L'Heureux did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game versus the Sabres.
L. Evangelista	RW	Day To Day - Lower Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Evangelista did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Sabres.
M. Jankowski	C	Out - Upper-body ( Fri, Feb 7)
The Nashville Predators placed F Mark Jankowski on injured reserve on Saturday (Feb. 8).
A. Roest	C	Out - Undisclosed ( Sat, Sep 28)
The Nashville Predators placed F Austin Roest on injured reserve non-roster list on Sunday (Sept. 29).

New Jersey
Devils

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Player	POS	Status
J. Siegenthaler	D	Out - Lower-body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The Devils announced on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Siegenthaler underwent a lower-body procedure during the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off and will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks.
N. Hischier	C	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Hischier hopes to play for Saturday's (Feb. 22) game versus the Stars, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
J. Markstrom	G	Out - Lower-body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The New Jersey Devils placed G Jacob Markstrom on injured reserve on Tuesday (Feb. 18).

New York
Islanders

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Player	POS	Status
S. Mayfield	D	Day To Day - Lower-body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Mayfield told reporters on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that he is hoping to be available for Sunday's (Feb. 23) matchup versus the Stars, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
M. Barzal	C	Out - Kneecap ( Fri, Feb 7)
Barzal had a procedure done on his kneecap on Thursday (Feb. 6) and is expected to miss about six weeks, according to Pierre LeBrun of TSN.
M. Hogberg	G	Out - Upper-body ( Fri, Jan 31)
The Islanders reported on Saturday (Feb. 1) that Hogberg will have his status be assessed after the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to Rachel Luscher of the Islanders' official site.
S. Varlamov	G	Out - Lower-body ( Fri, Jan 31)
The New York Islanders placed G Semyon Varlamov on long-term injured reserve on Thursday (Dec. 19) and is out indefinitely.
R. Pulock	D	Out - Upper-body ( Sun, Jan 26)
The New York Islanders placed D Ryan Pulock on injured reserve on Monday (Jan. 27).
N. Dobson	D	Out - Lower-Body ( Sat, Jan 25)
The New York Islanders placed D Noah Dobson on long-term injured reserve on Sunday (Jan. 26).
M. Reilly	D	Out - Heart ( Mon, Jan 20)
The Islanders reported on Tuesday (Jan. 21) that Reilly has been skating and working out and intends to return by the end of the season.

New York
Rangers

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Player	POS	Status
I. Shesterkin	G	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Shesterkin has been skating on his own but is not expected to participate in practice on Tuesday (Feb. 18), per Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today.
A. Edstrom	C	Out - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 3)
The New York Rangers placed F Adam Edstrom on injured reserve on Tuesday (Feb. 4).

Ottawa
Senators

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Player	POS	Status
B. Tkachuk	LW	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Feb 18)
Tkachuk was absent from Wednesday's (Feb. 19) practice because of an illness, per Scott McLaughlin of WEEI.
N. Gregor	LW	Out - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Gregor could return to the lineup for Saturday's (Feb. 22) game against the Canadiens, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.
S. Pinto	C	Day To Day - Upper-body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Pinto did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against Panthers.
J. Norris	C	Out - Upper-body ( Sun, Feb 2)
The Senators reported on Monday (Feb. 3) that Norris didn't travel with the team for their four-game road trip and will miss a few weeks, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
J. Bernard-Docker	D	Out - Ankle ( Sat, Feb 1)
The Ottawa Senators placed D Jacob Bernard-Docker on long-term injured reserve on Sunday (Feb. 2).
N. Cousins	C	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 31)
The Senators reported on Saturday (Feb. 1) that Cousins has undergone knee surgery and is expected to miss at least a couple of months, according to Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Philadelphia
Flyers

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Player	POS	Status
R. Ristolainen	D	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
The Flyers reported on Sunday (Feb. 9) that Ristolainen won't participate in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
O. Tippett	RW	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Tippett did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Penguins.
R. Poehling	C	Day To Day - Upper-body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Poehling did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Penguins.
E. Zamula	D	Out - Upper-Body ( Thu, Jan 30)
The Philadelphia Flyers placed D Egor Zamula on injured reserve on Friday (Jan. 31).
R. Ellis	D	Out - Back ( Sun, Oct 6)
The Philadelphia Flyers placed D Ryan Ellis on injured reserve on Monday (Oct. 7).

Pittsburgh
Penguins

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Player	POS	Status
B. Imama	LW	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Imama did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Flyers.

San Jose
Sharks

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Player	POS	Status
N. Kovalenko	RW	Out - Upper-Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Kovalenko could return during the middle of the Sharks' seven game road trip, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
J. Rutta	D	Out - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The Sharks reported on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Rutta is healing slower than anticipated and is not expected to be back soon, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
N. Sturm	C	Out - Lower-Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The Sharks reported on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Sturm is expected to be back in action for Sunday's (Feb. 23) game versus the Flames, per Max Miller of NHL.com.
L. Couture	C	Out - Groin ( Fri, Nov 1)
The Sharks announced on Friday (Nov. 1) that Couture has not resumed skating and remains without a timeline to return, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey.

Seattle
Kraken

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Player	POS	Status
B. Montour	D	Day To Day - Upper-body ( Tue, Feb 18)
Montour is with the Kraken for the start of their three-game road trip, per Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times.
R. Evans	D	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Evans did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Flames.
Y. Gourde	C	Out - Abdomen ( Thu, Jan 30)
The Kraken announced on Friday (Jan. 31) that Gourde underwent a sports hernia surgery and is expected to miss an additional 5-7 weeks.

St. Louis
Blues

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Player	POS	Status
A. Texier	C	Day To Day - Illness ( Sat, Feb 8)
Texier did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Blackhawks.
T. Tucker	D	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Tucker did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Blackhawks.
T. Krug	D	Out For Season - Ankle ( Mon, Oct 7)
The St. Louis Blues placed D Torey Krug on long-term injured reserve on Tuesday (Oct. 8).

Tampa Bay
Lightning

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Player	POS	Status
N. Kucherov	RW	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sun, Feb 9)
Kucherov did not play in Sunday's (Feb. 9) game against the Canadiens.
J. Johansson	G	Day To Day - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 3)
The Lightning reported on Tuesday (Feb. 4) that Johansson will not be available for the team's next four contests, per Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times.

Toronto
Maple Leafs

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Player	POS	Status
M. Pacioretty	LW	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Tue, Feb 18)
Pacioretty missed Wednesday's (Feb. 19) practice because he tweaked something, per head coach Craig Berube told David Alter of The Hockey News.
C. Timmins	D	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Sat, Feb 8)
Timmins did not play in Saturday's (Feb. 8) game against the Canucks.
J. Hakanpaa	D	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 31)
The Maple Leafs reported on Saturday (Feb. 1) that Hakanpaa won't participate in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.
C. Dewar	C	Out - Upper Body ( Fri, Jan 24)
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed F Connor Dewar on injured reserve on Saturday (Jan. 25).
C. Jarnkrok	C	Out - Groin ( Mon, Jan 13)
The Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday (Jan. 14) that Jarnkrok will be re-evaluated in two weeks to determine a clearer recovery timeline, per David Alter of The Hockey News.

Utah
Hockey Club

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Player	POS	Status
K. Vejmelka	G	Day To Day - Illness ( Tue, Feb 18)
The Utah Hockey Club listed Vejmelka as Questionable for Saturday's (Feb. 22) game against the Kings, according to Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.
C. Ingram	G	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The Utah Hockey Club listed Ingram as day-to-day ahead of Saturday's (Feb. 22) game versus the Kings, per Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports.
L. Cooley	C	Day To Day - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
Cooley was initially out indefinitely, but Utah head coach Andre Tourigny indicated that he is now day-to-day after he practiced in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday (Feb. 18), per Brogan Houston of Deseret News.
R. Bortuzzo	D	Out - Lower Body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The Hockey Club reported on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Bortuzzo remains on injured reserve and won't return to the lineup when play resumes after the 4 Nations Face-Off, per Brogan Houston of Deseret News Sports.

Vancouver
Canucks

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Player	POS	Status
Q. Hughes	D	Day To Day - Oblique ( Tue, Feb 18)
Hughes hasn't been medically cleared to play and consequently won't join Team USA for Thursday's (Feb. 20) championship game against Canada, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN.
N. Juulsen	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Mon, Feb 17)
Juulsen won't travel for the start of the Canucks' road trip, which begins Saturday (Feb. 22) versus the Golden Knights, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.
T. Demko	G	Out - Lower-body ( Mon, Feb 17)
The Canucks reported on Tuesday (Feb. 18) that Demko is week-to-week with a lower-body injury and will not travel with the Vancouver's upcoming five-game road trip, per Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

Vegas
Golden Knights

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Player	POS	Status
S. Theodore	D	Out - Arm ( Wed, Feb 12)
Theodore is week-to-week after he was injured early in the second period versus Sweden on Wednesday (Feb. 12), per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
V. Olofsson	RW	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Fri, Feb 7)
Olofsson did not return to Saturday's (Feb. 8) clash against the Bruins because of an upper-body injury, per Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
T. Pearson	LW	Out - Undisclosed ( Wed, Feb 5)
The Vegas Golden Knights placed F Tanner Pearson on injured reserve on Thursday (Feb. 6).
W. Karlsson	C	Out - Lower Body ( Wed, Feb 5)
The Vegas Golden Knights placed F William Karlsson on long-term injured reserve on Thursday (Feb. 6).
C. Schwindt	RW	Out - Lower Body ( Wed, Jan 29)
The Golden Knights reported on Thursday (Jan. 30) that Schwindt won't accompany the team on their upcoming four-game road trip, per Jesse Granger of The Athletic.
L. Cormier	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Mon, Oct 7)
The Vegas Golden Knights placed D Lukas Cormier on injured reserve non-roster list on Tuesday (Oct. 8).

Washington
Capitals

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Player	POS	Status
S. Milano	LW	Out - Upper-body ( Tue, Jan 14)
The Capitals announced that Milano took part in Wednesday's (Jan. 15) practice, though he was wearing a non-contact jersey, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
N. Backstrom	C	Out For Season - Hip ( Mon, Oct 7)
The Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve.
T. Oshie	RW	Out For Season - Back ( Tue, Sep 17)
The Capitals said on Wednesday (Sept. 18) that Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury which is expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Winnipeg
Jets

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Player	POS	Status
M. Barron	C	Out - Upper-body ( Wed, Jan 29)
Jets head coach Scott Arniel said on Thursday (Jan. 30) that Barron is considered week-to-week, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.