Calgary Flames' Dan Vladar and Andrei Kuzmenko have returned to practice after injury absences. Meanwhile, Dallas Stars' Nils Lundkvist left a game due to flu symptoms.

Detroit Red Wings' Cam Talbot had a brief practice session due to a lower-body injury, while other players like Dylan Larkin and Marco Kasper also missed practice. Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman returned after taking a puck to the face.

Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov missed a game due to illness, and New Jersey Devils' Jake Allen is likely to return soon. Pittsburgh Penguins' Marcus Pettersson is week-to-week with an injury, and Vancouver Canucks' Kevin Lankinen is also sidelined with illness. Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is progressing towards a full return.