The NHL is currently facing a wave of injuries among key players. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is day-to-day but may return this weekend. Colorado Avalanche's Jonathan Drouin is out week-to-week, while teammate Ross Colton is recovering from a broken foot.
In Dallas, Roope Hintz tweaked something and missed his last game. The Detroit Red Wings' Patrick Kane is also not quite ready to play despite being on the ice. Other teams like the Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators are dealing with their own injury concerns as well.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are managing their roster with players like Auston Matthews still needing more practice before returning to action.
