Pavel Mintyukov Returns From Three-Game Absence

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of action for three games due to a lower-body injury. As a result of Mintyukov's return, Olen Zellweger will get the night off. Mintyukov's development has stalled during his third […]

Cale Makar Expected to Miss More Time

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) is going to miss "a few more games," according to head coach Jared Bednar. He will be absent for a fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. Bednar added that Makar will return before the end of the regular season, so it looks like […]

Nicolas Hague Exits Early Against Sharks

Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague (undisclosed) made an early exit against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Hague had logged only 2:34 of ice time when the team ruled him out for the rest of the game due to an undisclosed injury. During his first year in Nashville, Hague has seen his playing time […]

MacKenzie Weegar Listed as Day-to-Day

Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (upper body) is day-to-day, the team announced before Saturday's win over Vancouver. Weegar has made 13 appearances since joining the Mammoth from Calgary a month ago, logging four points (one goal, three assists), 21 SOG, 21 blocks, and 26 hits. Three of his points have come in his last four […]

Justin Faulk Questionable Sunday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild. The veteran blue-liner missed Saturday's loss to the New York Rangers due to a lower-body injury. He has a chance to return against Minnesota after Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan labeled him and forward Mason Appleton (upper […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Won't Play Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) is unavailable on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. The veteran rearguard suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's loss to San Jose. Toronto has bolstered its blue line by calling up William Villeneuve from the minors, but he will be […]

Tyler Kleven Out Week-to-Week

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (upper body) is week-to-week. After sustaining an upper-body injury in Thursday's win over Buffalo, Kleven didn't play in Saturday's matchup with Minnesota. Since he is considered week-to-week, Kleven might not return for the rest of the regular season. Kleven has tallied 18 points (three goals, 15 assists) in 70 appearances, […]

Damon Severson Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (upper body) had surgery on Thursday and will miss the rest of the season. He suffered an upper-body injury on a hit from Montreal Canadiens forward Zachary Bolduc on March 26. This is an unfortunate blow for Severson and his team. He had a good campaign in 2025-26, finishing […]

Elias Salomonsson Lands in Concussion Protocol

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Elias Salomonsson is in concussion protocol, head coach Scott Arniel told reporters after Thursday's 3-0 loss to the Dallas Stars. Salomonsson was on the ice for two of the Stars' goals but left the action midway through the second period. The 21-year-old couldn't complete the game after a hit from Stars forward […]

Tyler Kleven Exits Early Versus Sabres

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven (upper body) played only a couple of minutes in Thursday's win over the Buffalo Sabres. He took a puck to the head/neck area early in the first period. Kleven's role has recently increased at the back for Ottawa, as the blue line has been stretched incredibly thin. While Jake Sanderson […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Injured in Thursday's Loss

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) made an early exit against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. The Swedish veteran saw only 7:03 of ice time and was ruled out for the rest of the game after the second period. Ekman-Larsson has totaled 38 points (eight goals, 30 assists) in 73 games […]

Justin Faulk Suffers Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk suffered a lower-body injury on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Max Smith of Detroit Hockey Now reports. He left the game during the second period, finishing with 10:49 of ice time. The veteran blue-liner had his 12th outing with the Red Wings. Since moving to Motor City, he has […]

Carter Yakemchuk in Concussion Protocol

Ottawa Senators defenseman Carter Yakemchuk (concussion) won't play on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, Andrew Wilimek of the Senators' official site reports. The 20-year-old had a dream debut in the NHL a week ago against Detroit with a goal and an assist, but he is forced to miss time after landing in concussion protocol. Yakemchuk […]

Aaron Ekblad to Be Out for "Weeks" With Broken Finger

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (finger) will be out for "weeks," according to head coach Paul Maurice. He broke a finger in Tuesday's win over Ottawa. There are only two weeks remaining in the regular season, so it appears likely that we have seen the last of Ekblad in 2025-26. He is set to finish […]

Damon Severson Not Expected to Return During Regular Season

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (upper body) is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 regular season, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. He has been out for three games and will only get a chance to return this season if the Blue Jackets secure a playoff berth over the […]

Radko Gudas Out Wednesday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The Ducks captain has been dealing with a lower-body injury lately and won't be available for the second time in three games. Drew Helleson is projected to be Gudas' replacement on Wednesday, joining Olen Zellweger on […]

Cale Makar to Miss "Some Time"

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) won't play on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. The star blue-liner was hurt on Monday against Calgary and will sit out his first game of the season. He may be unavailable for the rest of the week. "He's doing OK," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday morning. […]

Matt Grzelcyk Unavailable for Reminder of Season

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now reports. He suffered an upper-body injury in March and has sat out five games. The early end of Grzelcky's campaign means that he will finish the season without scoring a single goal. After a […]

Artyom Levshunov Ruled Out for Rest of Season

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Artyom Levshunov (hand) won't return to action this season, Jack Bushman of Chicago Hockey Now reports. The 20-year-old rookie sustained a fractured hand last week and has already sat out two games. Levshunov will wrap up the campaign with 24 points (two goals, 22 assists), 84 SOG, 75 blocks, 98 hits, and […]

Carter Yakemchuk Injured in Tuesday's Loss

Ottawa Senators defenseman Carter Yakemchuk (upper body) didn't finish Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers. He joined a growing list of injuries on the Senators' defense after taking a high hit from Panthers forward Noah Gregor in the third period. Gregor received a match penalty for the incident. Ottawa's defense was already missing Jake […]

Aaron Ekblad's Hand Injury "Doesn't Look Good"

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (hand) may be out for the rest of the campaign after being hurt in Tuesday's win over the Ottawa Senators. The veteran rearguard injured his hand in the third period while blocking a shot. According to George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said postgame that […]

Alexandre Carrier Out 2-4 Weeks With Upper-Body Injury

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier (upper body) will exit the lineup for Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. Montreal may be without him for the rest of the regular season after Carrier sustained an upper-body injury. Carrier has played well on both ends of the ice, amassing […]

Mason Lohrei Misses Second Consecutive Game Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. He took part in the morning skate but isn't yet ready to return from an upper-body injury. Lohrei has appeared in 68 games this season, registering 25 points (seven goals, 18 assists), 68 shots, and 85 […]

Tyler Myers Unavailable Against Bruins

Dallas Stars defenseman Tyler Myers (undisclosed) won't play on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports reports. The veteran blue-liner will exit the lineup after making 11 appearances with the Stars since his move from Vancouver. He hasn't scored with 12 SOG but boasts two assists. Additionally, Myers has recorded 15 blocks […]

Jake Sanderson Remains Out Tuesday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper body) won't be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers, Andrew Wilimek of the Senators' official site reports. He was back at practice on Monday but remains day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Sanderson wore a non-contact jersey on Monday, so he isn't yet fully healthy. Still, the […]

Cale Makar Sustains Upper-Body Injury Monday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar suffered an upper-body injury in Monday's 9-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. After setting up three goals, Makar sat out the third period. The two-time Norris Trophy winner hasn't missed any games this season, but it's unclear whether he will be healthy enough to face the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday […]

Pavel Mintyukov Returns to Action Monday

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) will return from a one-game absence on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old suffered a lower-body injury last week, but fortunately for Mintyukov and his team, it kept him sidelined for only one game. Mintyukov has made an impact on both ends of the ice, recording […]

Radko Gudas Ready to Face Maple Leafs

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) will play on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He missed Saturday's loss to Edmonton due to a lower-body injury. However, the veteran is ready to play through the issue against Toronto. This is expected to be a feisty affair after Gudas' knee-on-knee hit ended Maple Leafs […]

John Klingberg to Remain Sidelined Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (upper body) is expected to miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the St. Louis Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The Swedish veteran is trying to shake off an upper-body injury. He skated on Monday morning, so San Jose could have Klingberg back later […]

Lane Hutson Celebrates New Assists Record Sunday

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson registered two helpers in Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, establishing a new career high for most assists in a single season. He now boasts 62 assists through 73 games. Only Larry Robinson has managed more among Montreal's defensemen, with his franchise record standing at 66 assists. Hutson will […]