NHL Injury Updates: Latest Lineup Changes and Player Status Report
The NHL Status Report provides the latest lineup and injury updates from around the league. Dougie Hamilton of the Devils will be sidelined for at least a week due to a lower-body injury sustained in a recent game. Meanwhile, Filip Hallander of the Penguins will be out for a minimum of three months after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg. The Penguins are grateful for the quick diagnosis and are focused on Hallander's recovery. Kevin Hayes is set to make his season debut for the Penguins after missing the first 15 games due to an upper-body injury.
Thatcher Demko of the Canucks is questionable for the upcoming games due to preventative maintenance. Jiri Patera has been called up from the AHL to provide goaltending support. Vincent Trocheck may return for the Rangers after missing 13 games with an upper-body injury. Michael Misa of the Sharks has been placed on injured reserve and is considered week to week with a lower-body injury. William Eklund is also on injured reserve, and Zack Ostapchuk has been recalled from the AHL to bolster the Sharks' lineup.
Zach Hyman will not play for the Oilers against the Avalanche but is expected to make his season debut next week after recovering from a wrist injury. Mattias Janmark is also anticipated to return to the Oilers' lineup in the coming days. The teams are making adjustments to their rosters to ensure they have the best possible lineup for upcoming games.