Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour has announced that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere will be sidelined due to an upper-body injury, although the exact duration of his absence remains uncertain. In addition, forward Jack Drury has been placed on the injured reserve list, while defenseman Riley Stillman has been recalled to the roster. Drury did not participate in practice recently, and while he is eligible to return from IR, no updates on his condition have been provided.

In other league news, Colorado Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin is set to make his return to the ice tonight after being out for 16 games due to an upper-body injury. However, teammate Ivan Ivan will not be playing due to a similar ailment. The Columbus Blue Jackets have also reported that forward Yegor Chinakhov was absent from practice, raising concerns about his availability.

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer stated that there is no significant update on forward Colin Blackwell, who may have suffered a broken nose. Meanwhile, Mason Marchment's recovery timeline is anticipated to align closely with that of Matt Dumba, who is nearing a return from his injury.

For the Florida Panthers, defenseman Niko Mikkola skated yesterday but remains out due to an upper-body issue. Coach Paul Maurice expressed confidence that Mikkola's injury is not chronic but rather a matter of pain tolerance. In Toronto, Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson missed practice due to illness, while star forward Auston Matthews will miss his fifth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Coach Craig Berube noted Matthews' participation in practice as a positive sign, even though he will not play in the upcoming game.

Lastly, Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg was seen practicing in a no-contact jersey, taking shots on goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, indicating progress in his recovery.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro avoided a serious injury after a hit from Conor Geekie, suffering only a charley horse. Teammate Yegor Chinakhov returned to practice after missing 11 games due to an upper-body injury, while Jack Johnson participated in an optional skate following an eye injury.

In other NHL news, the Montreal Canadiens acquired Alexandre Carrier from the Nashville Predators, and the Dallas Stars placed Matt Dumba on injured reserve. The Detroit Red Wings activated goaltender Alex Lyon from IR, while the Florida Panthers and Minnesota Wild reported several player injuries.

Leo Carlsson of the Anaheim Ducks made his return to the ice, while Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson also rejoined the lineup. Rasmus Dahlin remains sidelined but could come back this weekend.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed Yegor Chinakhov on injured reserve, while the Detroit Red Wings anticipate goaltender Cam Talbot's return tonight. K’Andre Miller of the New York Rangers left his last game with an upper-body injury.

J.T. Miller of the Vancouver Canucks returned to practice after a personal leave, and Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals is expected to play tonight despite a facial injury.

Injuries continue to impact several NHL teams as the season progresses. Buffalo Sabres' Sam Lafferty left a recent game with a lower-body injury, while Carolina Hurricanes' goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is uncertain for today's game due to concussion protocol.

Other notable injuries include Chicago Blackhawks' Laurent Brossoit, who will be sidelined for six weeks, and Colorado Avalanche's Josh Manson, who suffered an upper-body injury. The New Jersey Devils' Tomas Tatar also left a game with a lower-body issue.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with Bobby McMann's lower-body injury, and the New York Rangers' Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil remain day-to-day. As the season unfolds, teams are closely monitoring their players' conditions.

Cayden Primeau secured his second win of the season, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. This match showcased a strong performance from Juraj Slafkovsky, who ended a lengthy goalless streak, and Cole Caufield, who broke out of a scoring slump.

Despite Mathieu Olivier's early goal for Columbus, the Canadiens rallied back with contributions from Slafkovsky and Emil Heineman. The game saw a dramatic back-and-forth before Nick Suzuki clinched the win in overtime, marking a successful start to Montreal's road trip.