NHL injury report
Latest news, reports and updates for injured players in the NHL.
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Is Penguins LW Jake Guentzel playing in season opener vs. Blackhawks?
Pittsburgh forward was considered day-to-day and a game-time decision for the first game of the 2023-24 NHL season.
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Report: Ducks F Leo Carlsson helped off ice at practice
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft left practice early on the Friday before the start of the season.
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What are goaltending options for Lightning after Andrei Vasilevskiy injury?
We look at who the Bolts may be able to bring in after their starter underwent back surgery.
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Lightning G Andrei Vasilevskiy to miss first two months of season after back surgery
Tampa Bay’s top goaltender will be out to start the 2023-24 regular season. We break down the impact for fantasy hockey and betting.
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Panthers F Matthew Tkachuk won’t play in Game 5 vs. Vegas
Florida forward is dealing with an injury and his status was unclear for a crucial Game 5 in the Cup Final. We update you on the latest news for Tkachuk.
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Panthers C Aleksander Barkov expected to play in Game 4 vs. Hurricanes
Panthers center was injured in Game 3 on Monday night and was unable to return.
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Is Teuvo Teravainen playing for Hurricanes in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Final vs. Panthers?
The Hurricanes forward had been sidelined since the first round due to injury. He may be back in the lineup for Carolina to start the East Final on Thursday.
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Devils C Jack Hughes will play in Game 5 vs. Hurricanes
New Jersey center did not take line rushes during pregame warmups but will play in Game 5 vs. Carolina in the second round.
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Devils F Timo Meier will play Game 2 vs. Hurricanes
New Jersey forward was hit high in Game 7 vs. the Rangers. We update you on his status for Game 2 vs. Carolina in the second round.
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Is Golden Knights F Mark Stone playing in Game 1 vs. Oilers?
Vegas forward had to leave practice on Tuesday due to back discomfort. We update you on whether or not he’s playing in the second-round opener.
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Mark Stone leaves practice early with discomfort day before Game 1, walking gingerly
The Golden Knights star has had two back surgeries over the past year.
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Is Lightning C Brayden Point playing in Game 4 vs. Maple Leafs?
The Tampa Bay center is dealing with an injury and his status is in question for Monday night’s game.
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Jets D Josh Morrissey out for rest of first round vs. Golden Knights
Winnipeg defenseman sustained a lower-body injury on Saturday in the Game 3 loss. We break down the impact of the injury.
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Is Bruins C Patrice Bergeron playing in Game 3 vs. Panthers?
Boston center is dealing with an upper body injury. Here’s the latest on his status.
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Is Stars F Joe Pavelski playing in Game 3 vs. Wild?
Dallas forward is in concussion protocol after taking a big hit from Matt Dumba in Game 1. We go over his status for Game 3 on Friday.
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Is Lightning D Victor Hedman playing in Game 2 vs. Maple Leafs?
Tampa Bay defenseman is dealing with an injury and is a game-time decision for Thursday night.
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Stars F Joe Pavelski placed in NHL’s concussion protocol, ruled out for Game 2 vs. Wild
The Dallas forward was hit by Wild D Matt Dumba in Game 1 of the first round of the 2023 NHL playoffs and did not return.
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Is Golden Knights RW Mark Stone playing in Game 1 vs. Jets?
We go over whether or not the forward is set to return to the lineup to start the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Timo Meier dealing with upper-body injury as NHL Trade Deadline looms
Sharks wing is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. We break down how it could impact his trade market.
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Why is Alex Ovechkin not playing for Capitals vs. Panthers on Thursday?
We go over why the All-Star LW isn’t playing for Washington.
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Devils C Jack Hughes week-to-week with upper-body injury
MVP candidate will be sidelined for New Jersey.
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Aleksander Barkov to replace Auston Matthews in 2023 NHL All-Star Game
Panthers center will replace Maple Leafs center for the Atlantic Division in All-Star Game.
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Maple Leafs C Auston Matthews to miss at least three weeks with knee sprain
Toronto will be without its top-line center for almost a month.
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Is Avalanche D Cale Makar playing Wednesday vs. Flames?
We go over whether or not the defenseman is playing against Calgary.
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Auston Matthews ruled out Wednesday vs. Predators
Maple Leafs center is dealing with an undisclosed injury and will sit out against Nashville.
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Nathan MacKinnon suffers upper-body injury Monday vs. Flyers
Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon sustained injury in the first period Monday vs. the Flyers and was unable to return. We break down the impact.
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Aleksander Barkov a late scratch due to illness Thursday vs. Stars
Panthers center won’t play and could affect fantasy hockey lineups.
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Ducks D Jamie Drysdale out 4-6 months with torn labrum
Anaheim defenseman could miss most of the 2022-23 season after shoulder surgery.
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Brad Marchand to make season debut Thursday vs. Red Wings
Boston will get the All-Star left wing back in the lineup.
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Panthers to place Aaron Ekblad on long-term injured reserve
Florida top defenseman sustained a lower-body injury in Monday’s game vs. the bruins.
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Patrik Laine exits season opening vs. Hurricanes due to injury
Blue Jackets wing had scored in the game prior to leaving on Wednesday night.
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Trevor Zegras set to return for preseason finale
Ducks center had been sidelined due to an upper-body injury. He’s now on track to be ready for the season opener.