Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will be sidelined indefinitely following a knee-on-knee collision that occurred during a match against the Anaheim Ducks. Zary collided with Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson, resulting in Helleson receiving a major penalty and a game misconduct.

Despite the severity of the incident, Zary will not require surgery and will begin rehabilitation immediately. Currently, he is tied for fourth on the Flames with a total of 22 points, comprising 10 goals and 12 assists in 40 games this season. The 23-year-old was drafted in the first round by Calgary in 2020 and had a productive prior season with 14 goals and 20 assists over 63 games.

In response to Zary's injury, the Flames have promoted center Rory Kerins from the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League to bolster their lineup.

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary is set to miss an indefinite amount of time due to a knee injury sustained in a recent game against the Anaheim Ducks. The injury occurred during a second-period collision with Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson, who received a major penalty for the incident. Although Zary does not require surgery, he will begin rehabilitation immediately, as confirmed by the Flames.

Coach Ryan Huska acknowledged Zary's contributions to the team, noting his impressive performance this season, where he recorded 10 goals and 12 assists in 40 games. Zary has been instrumental in generating offensive opportunities and was a key player on the power play, making his absence a significant blow to the Flames. In response to his injury, the Flames called up Rory Kerins from the AHL's Calgary Wranglers, where Kerins has been a standout with 21 goals this season.

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich is sidelined for a week due to a lower-body injury, highlighting the ongoing challenges for the team. Meanwhile, Calgary Flames are monitoring Connor Zary's knee, with further imaging expected as the swelling subsides. Carolina Hurricanes also face setbacks with William Carrier out and Shayne Gostisbehere leaving practice early.

Frederik Andersen of the Hurricanes made his return to practice following knee surgery, while Colorado Avalanche's Jonathan Drouin missed a game due to an upper-body issue. The Blue Jackets are dealing with wrist concerns for Sean Monahan, and the Red Wings have placed Jeff Petry on IR.

New York Rangers are evaluating Filip Chytil's upper-body injury, and Igor Shesterkin has been practicing. The Penguins' Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day, and the Sharks face a similar situation with Fabian Zetterlund. Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet hinted at a possible return for Thatcher Demko, but Elias Pettersson continues to miss games.

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is back on the ice after being sidelined since mid-November due to a lower-body injury, but coach Joe Sacco has not provided a timeline for his return. In contrast, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary exited the game with a lower-body injury, and his status remains unclear after the game. Other injury updates reveal that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan and Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin also left their respective games with injuries, with no specific updates available.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings' Jeff Petry is not expected to skate soon, indicating a longer recovery. In more injury news, Nashville Predators forwards Steven Stamkos and Luke Evangelista both sustained lower-body injuries in the second period. New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil also left his game due to an upper-body issue, while Chris Kreider has been placed on IR with a similar injury. The Ottawa Senators announced that Jacob Bernard-Docker will be sidelined with a high ankle sprain, and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin missed his last game due to an upper-body injury.