NHL Injuries

Anaheim Ducks
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Leo CarlssonC27 DecDay-To-Day
Boston Bruins
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Jonathan AspirotD27 DecInjured Reserve23 Dec: Aspirot (upper body) might be ready to play following the Christmas break, Scott McLaughlin of WEEI reports Tuesday.
Henri JokiharjuD27 DecInjured Reserve29 Nov: Jokiharju (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Matej BlumelRW11 JanInjured Reserve28 Nov: Blumel (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, per Andrew Fantucchio of Boston Hockey Now.
Buffalo Sabres
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Tyson KozakC27 DecOut
Conor TimminsD5 FebInjured Reserve20 Dec: Timmins (broken leg) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
Colten EllisG27 DecInjured Reserve17 Dec: Ellis (concussion) will be reevaluated Friday, Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald reports.
Jason ZuckerLW27 DecInjured Reserve17 Dec: Zucker (lower body) might be back following the Christmas break, according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Wednesday.
Calgary Flames
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Jake BeanD26 FebInjured Reserve18 Dec: Bean (undisclosed) will need to undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports Thursday.
Zayne ParekhD7 JanOut12 Dec: Parekh (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Friday and loaned to Team Canada's U20 Junior team.
Carolina Hurricanes
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Alexander NikishinD27 DecDay-To-Day
William CarrierLW27 DecOut
Jaccob SlavinD6 JanInjured Reserve
Jordan MartinookLW29 DecOut22 Dec: Martinook (lower body) hasn't received a timeline yet for his return to the lineup, according to Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News on Monday.
Seth JarvisC6 JanInjured Reserve22 Dec: Jarvis (upper body) is week-to-week, the team announced Monday.
Chicago Blackhawks
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Nick FolignoLW27 DecInjured Reserve23 Dec: Foligno (hand) will not be ready to return versus Philadelphia on Tuesday, Scott Powers of The Athletic reports.
Frank NazarC17 JanOut20 Dec: Nazar (upper body) is expected to miss roughly four weeks following his injury in Saturday's game versus the Senators, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times
Connor BedardC1 JanInjured Reserve15 Dec: Bedard (upper body) won't need surgery but will be sidelined until the calendar flips to 2026, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Monday.
Shea WeberD1 JulInjured Reserve30 Sep: ir-lt
Colorado Avalanche
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Logan O'ConnorRW27 DecInjured Reserve12 Dec: O'Connor (hip) is still at least a week or two from returning to the lineup, though it could be longer, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Friday.
Columbus Blue Jackets
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Zach WerenskiD28 DecDay-To-Day
Brendan GaunceC28 DecInjured Reserve20 Dec: ir-nr
Dallas Stars
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Lian BichselD25 FebInjured Reserve21 Dec: Bichsel is targeting a return date just before or after the Olympic break, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports Sunday.
Tyler SeguinC16 MayInjured Reserve19 Dec: Seguin (knee) will have his return timetable evaluated after the Olympic break after undergoing successful surgery Tuesday.
Detroit Red Wings
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Patrick KaneRW27 DecOut21 Dec: Kane won't suit up on Tuesday against the Stars, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports Sunday.
Edmonton Oilers
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Tristan JarryG6 JanInjured Reserve22 Dec: Head coach Kris Knoblauch said Sunday that Jarry (lower body) is expected to miss a few weeks, Ryan Rishaug of TSN reports.
Connor ClattenburgC29 DecInjured Reserve21 Dec: Clattenburg (eye) has been moved from injured reserve to long-term injured reserve, the team announced Sunday.
Jake WalmanD3 JanInjured Reserve11 Dec: ir-lt
Kasperi KapanenRW3 JanInjured Reserve8 Dec: Kapanen (lower body) will be back "around Christmas time," according to head coach Kris Klobach, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports Monday.
Noah PhilpC3 JanInjured Reserve8 Dec: Philp (upper body) returned to practice Monday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.
Florida Panthers
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Mackie SamoskevichRW27 DecOut23 Dec: Samoskevich (lower body) won't play against Carolina on Tuesday, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Matthew TkachukLW30 DecInjured Reserve26 Nov: Tkachuk (groin) has resumed skating, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports Wednesday.
Los Angeles Kings
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Darcy KuemperG27 DecInjured Reserve
Minnesota Wild
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Daemon HuntD27 DecInjured Reserve18 Dec: Hunt (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.
Montreal Canadiens
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Alexandre TexierLW28 DecDay-To-Day24 Dec: Texier (upper body) won't finish Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.
Sam MontembeaultG28 DecOut21 Dec: Montembeault (not injury related) will join the team ahead of next Sunday's game against the Lightning, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports Sunday.
Jake EvansC28 DecInjured Reserve21 Dec: Evans (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Kaiden GuhleD8 JanInjured Reserve20 Dec: Guhle (groin) has been been moved to long-term injured reserve, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports on Saturday.
Kirby DachC4 JanInjured Reserve20 Dec: Dach (foot) was moved to long-term injured reserve, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports on Saturday.
Nashville Predators
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Jonathan MarchessaultRW27 DecOut
New Jersey Devils
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Simon NemecD30 DecInjured Reserve
Evgenii DadonovRW3 JanInjured Reserve
New York Islanders
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Bo HorvatC27 DecOut
Ilya SorokinG27 DecOut
Kyle PalmieriC15 SepInjured Reserve
New York Rangers
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J.T. MillerLW12 JanInjured Reserve22 Dec: Miller (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Adam EdstromC27 DecInjured Reserve10 Dec: Edstrom (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.
Adam FoxD27 DecInjured Reserve30 Nov: ir-lt
Ottawa Senators
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Tyler KlevenD27 DecOut
Lars EllerC7 JanOut17 Dec: Eller will be out of action for at least another three weeks after sustaining a broken foot, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Wednesday.
Shane PintoC27 DecInjured Reserve
Philadelphia Flyers
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Travis SanheimD28 DecDay-To-Day24 Dec: Sanheim was removed from Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks by the concussion spotter, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Denver BarkeyC28 DecDay-To-Day24 Dec: Barkey (undisclosed) was injured on a hit from behind in the second period of Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks. He did not play in the third period and will be evaluated in the coming days, Jackie Spiegel of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Tyson FoersterRW17 MayInjured Reserve17 Dec: The Flyers announced Wednesday that Foerster underwent successful surgery on his arm Monday and is expected to miss approximately five months.
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Harrison BrunickeD8 JanOut
Blake LizotteC30 DecInjured Reserve
Evgeni MalkinC30 DecInjured Reserve
Peyton KettlesD15 SepOut
Caleb JonesD17 JanInjured Reserve25 Oct: Jones (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Tanner HoweLW24 JanInjured Reserve7 Oct: ir-nr
San Jose Sharks
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Will SmithC3 JanInjured Reserve22 Dec: Smith (undisclosed) is week-to-week, per Max Miller of NHL.com on Monday.
Timothy LiljegrenD27 DecOut22 Dec: Liljegren (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Golden Knights, Max Miller of NHL.com reports.
Michael MisaC7 JanOut
Philipp KurashevC31 DecInjured Reserve16 Dec: Kurashev (upper body) is week-to-week, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Tuesday.
Vincent DesharnaisD27 DecInjured Reserve9 Dec: Desharnais (upper body) will be sidelined through the Christmas break, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports Tuesday.
Logan CoutureC15 SepInjured Reserve30 Sep: ir-lt
Seattle Kraken
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Vince DunnD28 DecOut
Brandon MontourD19 JanInjured Reserve
Jared McCannLW2 JanInjured Reserve14 Dec: McCann (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Jaden SchwartzC1 JanInjured Reserve
Max McCormickLW15 SepOut30 Sep: McCormick will miss the entirety of the 2025-26 campaign after undergoing hip surgery, the team announced Tuesday.
St. Louis Blues
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Nick BjugstadC27 DecInjured Reserve
Dylan HollowayLW27 JanInjured Reserve
Jordan KyrouRW3 JanInjured Reserve
Jimmy SnuggerudRW13 JanInjured Reserve
Zach DeanC7 JanInjured Reserve29 Sep: ir-nr
Tampa Bay Lightning
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Brandon HagelLW27 DecInjured Reserve
Emil LillebergD20 JanInjured Reserve15 Dec: Lilleberg (undisclosed) was labeled as week-to-week by head coach Jon Cooper, who told reporters Monday he was hoping to have the defenseman back before the Olympic break, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Erik CernakD31 DecInjured Reserve13 Dec: Cernak (undisclosed) was moved to long-term injured, according to Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times on Saturday.
Victor HedmanD1 FebInjured Reserve12 Dec: Hedman will undergo elbow surgery Monday and is expected to be out of action until the beginning of February, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports Friday.
Toronto Maple Leafs
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Marshall RifaiD1 JanInjured Reserve18 Dec: Rifai (wrist) was reassigned to AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment Thursday.
Anthony StolarzG3 JanInjured Reserve16 Dec: Stolarz (upper body) is expected to see a specialist after head coach Craig Berube told reporters Tuesday, "He's not making the progress that we thought he would make," Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Brandon CarloD3 JanInjured Reserve12 Dec: The Maple Leafs announced Friday that Carlo underwent foot surgery Dec. 3 and will be sidelined indefinitely, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Dakota MermisD10 JanInjured Reserve
Utah Mammoth
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Karel VejmelkaG29 DecDay-To-Day
Logan CooleyC4 FebInjured Reserve13 Dec: Cooley (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.
Vancouver Canucks
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Elias PetterssonC30 DecInjured Reserve22 Dec: Pettersson (upper body) participated in the morning skate but won't play against Philadelphia on Monday, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
Teddy BluegerC27 DecInjured Reserve8 Dec: Head coach Adam Foote said Monday that Blueger (lower body) now hopes to return after Christmas, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.
Filip ChytilC30 DecInjured Reserve7 Dec: Chytil (upper body) has skated four consecutive days, but he remains without a timeline to return, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports Saturday.
Derek ForbortD10 JanInjured Reserve28 Oct: Forbort (undisclosed) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
Washington Capitals
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Rasmus SandinD27 DecOut
Tom WilsonRW27 DecOut