Pyotr Kochetkov, goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, is back at practice but needs to pass one more concussion protocol test for full clearance. The team is optimistic about his availability for the upcoming game against the Seattle Kraken.

Meanwhile, several teams are dealing with injuries. The Colorado Avalanche's Ross Colton may return soon, while Miles Wood is month-to-month. The Dallas Stars have placed Tyler Seguin on IR, and the Detroit Red Wings are missing key players due to injuries.

In other news, the New York Islanders' Semyon Varlamov is day-to-day, and the Philadelphia Flyers' Samuel Ersson has returned to practice. The Washington Capitals are hopeful about Alex Ovechkin's recovery as he skated for the first time since his injury.