Injury updates continue to roll in from the NHL, highlighting key players from various teams. Calgary Flames defenseman Jake Bean made a swift return to the ice after needing assistance off it earlier this week. Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin participated in line rushes but separated from the team during drills.

The Columbus Blue Jackets received promising news with Kirill Marchenko's potential return this Saturday, alongside Boone Jenner, who is inching closer to his season debut after shoulder surgery. The Blue Jackets also await the return of Sean Monahan and Yegor Chinakhov, while Dante Fabbro and Erik Gudbranson's statuses are improving.

In other news, Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk faced an undisclosed injury and missed significant ice time recently. The New Jersey Devils' Nico Hischier is also on the mend, with a possible return on the horizon. Notably, the New York Rangers' Igor Shesterkin is expected back this weekend, offering a boost amid ongoing injuries across the league.