Injuries are taking a toll across the NHL as several key players are sidelined. Anaheim Ducks' Brock McGinn recently underwent ACL surgery and is expected to miss 7-9 months. Isac Lundestrom's status remains day-to-day due to a lower-body injury while Trevor Zegras has returned from a meniscus tear. The Boston Bruins placed Mark Kastelic on IR, while the Dallas Stars welcomed Roope Hintz back to their lineup, but Mason Marchment remains out. In Nashville, Cole Smith has been activated from IR. The New York Islanders are dealing with Noah Dobson's absence due to a lower-body injury, with no return date set.

Meanwhile, goaltender Linus Ullmark of the Ottawa Senators was seen at practice but didn’t skate, and Ryan Poehling of the Philadelphia Flyers is recovering from a head injury. Toronto Maple Leafs' Connor Dewar and Max Pacioretty have also missed time due to injuries, with the team hopeful about John Tavares’ potential return to skating soon. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz continues to make progress after a knee procedure, and Vancouver Canucks are monitoring several players, including Noah Juulsen and Kevin Lankinen, who missed a game due to illness.

Tim Stutzle's shootout goal propelled the Ottawa Senators to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins. With Leevi Merilainen making 23 saves, he successfully denied all three Bruins shooters during the shootout. Ottawa, now at 23-18-4, showcased a late-game rally, scoring two goals in the final minutes of regulation to tie the game at 5-5, with Josh Norris netting the crucial equalizer.

The Bruins led 4-3 after a goal from Vinni Lettieri, marking his first of the season. Jeremy Swayman stood strong in net for Boston, achieving 39 saves. The game saw a back-and-forth scoring exchange, with Norris tying the game for Ottawa at 4-4 before Beecher's shot gave Boston a momentary lead. Stutzle and Gaudette initially put the Senators ahead 2-0, while the Bruins fought back to equalize by the end of the first period.

The Boston Bruins welcomed defenseman Hampus Lindholm back to practice, expressing joy in reconnecting with teammates and enjoying the game again. Fellow forward Mark Kastelic shared his positive mindset as he returns to practice, emphasizing a day-by-day approach.

In Chicago, defenseman Connor Murphy observed practice in a no-contact jersey due to a groin issue. Meanwhile, Darren Dreger announced that Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings is anticipated to rejoin practice next week.

The Minnesota Wild saw Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber participating in the morning skate, though neither played recently. Jared Spurgeon is progressing, with hopes of returning soon. In Toronto, John Tavares left practice after an awkward fall, with coach Craig Berube confirming he is currently being evaluated for any potential injuries.

The Boston Bruins are facing some injury issues as forward Mark Kastelic is skating, but not yet ready for game action. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm is also practicing alone, with no set timetable for his return, as confirmed by Coach Joe Sacco.

Defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been placed on IR due to a lingering injury, retroactive to January 11th, while Lindholm was placed on LTIR earlier. Cole Koepke had to leave a game due to a hit, creating further uncertainty for the Bruins.

In other league news, Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes has been placed on IR but is expected to return soon. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Aston-Reese is back on the ice following an upper-body injury, and Detroit's Tyler Motte left a game with an injury without an update on his status.

The injury report from various NHL teams reveals significant player updates as the season progresses. Boston Bruins forward Mark Kastelic is day-to-day, while Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has made a comeback after an eight-game absence due to an upper-body injury.

In Florida, Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and forward Jonah Gadjovich will not accompany the team on their upcoming road trip for back-to-back games, pending a reevaluation post-trip. Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine returned after missing four games due to illness, alongside defenseman David Savard, who also missed four games due to an upper-body issue.

Pittsburgh Penguins saw the return of forward Philip Tomasino after four games out with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, a car accident involving forward Michael Bunting caused him to miss a game, although he was not hurt. Evgeni Malkin, however, was placed on the IR, missing his fourth game.

In Vegas, Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel’s absence was attributed to illness, but coach Bruce Cassidy anticipates his quick recovery. Finally, Nicolas Roy returned for the Golden Knights after an 11-game hiatus from an upper-body injury, while the Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren on the IR.