The latest updates from the NHL reveal a series of injuries impacting key players. Buffalo Sabres forward J.J. Peterka missed practice due to a lower-body injury, while teammate Jason Zucker took a maintenance day. The Carolina Hurricanes are dealing with issues as Andrei Svechnikov missed a recent game, and Dmitry Orlov is sidelined with an upper-body injury. The Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine is battling the flu, though he could return against the Seattle Kraken. Meanwhile, New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist is recovering from a hard hit, and there's no update on his status following the last game. The New York Rangers have Adam Fox practicing in a no-contact jersey. Injuries are also affecting the Pittsburgh Penguins, where Tommy Novak is day-to-day and Ryan Shea is week-to-week. The Winnipeg Jets have received good news as Rasmus Kupari received medical clearance for his concussion.