Injuries are piling up for several NHL teams as the playoffs approach. Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal sat out for a second consecutive game due to a lower-body injury, raising concerns about his availability in the postseason. Teammate Andrei Svechnikov left the last match early, though coach Rod Brind'Amour indicated the injury isn't serious. Meanwhile, Hurricanes' William Carrier is on the mend, having skated in a no-contact jersey for two days.

Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has recently resumed skating, but uncertainty remains regarding his readiness. The New Jersey Devils are also monitoring Dougie Hamilton's progress, as he recovers from knee surgery, with expectations that he may be back by the second round. In New York, Rangers forward Matt Rempe participated in the morning skate after an upper-body injury, while David Kampf and Jake McCabe exited their previous game with injuries. The Pittsburgh Penguins are dealing with Evgeni Malkin, who is traveling with the team but has missed the last three games due to an upper-body injury.

With Jeremy Swayman potentially returning to the Boston Bruins lineup after a recent upper-body injury, the team is optimistic about his swift recovery. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres face challenges as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin missed practice, although forward Ryan McLeod could be ready to play. The Carolina Hurricanes are making headlines with a significant trade for Mikko Rantanen, while their William Carrier is sidelined for a couple of months due to a lower-body injury that needed surgery.

In other injury news, the Chicago Blackhawks are dealing with Seth Jones and Connor Murphy absent from their recent showdown. The New Jersey Devils will be without Jacob Markstrom for at least a month due to a sprained MCL. Furthermore, the New York Islanders' Noah Dobson is expected to miss several weeks. The Philadelphia Flyers are also grappling with injuries, as Egor Zamula is out, and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust is classified as day-to-day.

William Carrier of the Carolina Hurricanes is seeking a second opinion regarding his lower-body injury, while teammate Tyson Jost has resumed skating but remains sidelined. In Colorado, Gabriel Landeskog participated in drills, raising hopes for his return, as Samuel Girard rejoined the lineup. Meanwhile, Roope Hintz from the Dallas Stars is day-to-day after missing a game. Florida's Sam Reinhart played despite missing the morning skate, but Aaron Ekblad is out indefinitely.

In Minnesota, Jakub Lauko was activated from IR, whereas Anthony Duclair of the New York Islanders acknowledged his ongoing injury issues. Ottawa’s Thomas Chabot is recovering from a puck to the face, and Seattle's Brandon Tanev missed a game due to illness. Erik Cernak of the Tampa Bay Lightning is also day-to-day after an early exit from a recent game.

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.

The Carolina Hurricanes have placed defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere on injured reserve. Meanwhile, forward William Carrier was sidelined during the previous game due to an undisclosed injury.

Colorado Avalanche's coach Jared Bednar provided an update on goaltender Scott Wedgewood, indicating that he does not have a high ankle sprain and is expected to return in about two weeks after consulting a specialist.

New York Islanders forward Hudson Fasching exited last night's game in the third period following a hit along the boards, raising concerns about his health. In Ottawa, Senators coach Travis Green reported progress for forward David Perron, who is recovering from a back injury, and Michael Amadio, who is back on the ice after a concussion.

On the New York Rangers front, Chris Kreider missed the last game due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, Seattle Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson was also absent from the previous match. The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a setback as defenseman Jake McCabe left the game early after sustaining an upper-body injury during a fight.

In Vancouver, the Canucks saw Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes participate in practice, with Hughes appearing to be ahead in his recovery, participating in power play drills while Pettersson took a more cautious approach.