In a series of injury updates, Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic is now week-to-week with a lower-body injury, which complicates his impending free agency and trade status. Meanwhile, Chicago Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno also left a game early due to a lower-body issue.

Several other notable players are on the injury report, including Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse, who missed his last game due to an undisclosed injury. The Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens are also affected, with Canucks’ Matthew Tkachuk sidelined for the weekend and Canadiens’ Kirby Dach missing multiple games with an injury.

The Nashville Predators reported that both Roman Josi and Mark Jankowski missed games due to injuries, while the New York Rangers are concerned about Adam Fox, who has been placed on IR with a lower-body injury. J.T. Miller also missed practice, and Chris Kreider could return soon.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led the Edmonton Oilers to a crucial 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, scoring two goals and helping his team secure their second consecutive win. With this victory, the Oilers improve their record to 31-15-3, claiming the top spot in the Pacific Division, just ahead of the idle Vegas Golden Knights. Despite missing star forward Connor McDavid due to suspension, the Oilers showcased their depth, with Jeff Skinner also finding the net. The Oilers' Stuart Skinner stood tall in goal, making 39 saves, while James Reimer recorded 31 saves for the Sabres. Alex Tuch and Jiri Kulich scored for Buffalo, who have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games.

The game's pivotal moment came in the third period when Nugent-Hopkins scored the go-ahead goal, demonstrating the Oilers' resilience. Edmonton is looking to build momentum as they prepare for their next match against the Seattle Kraken. Meanwhile, Buffalo aims to bounce back against the Boston Bruins at home. With Mattias Ekholm continuing to impress on defense, the Oilers appear poised for a strong push in the second half of the season.

In a recent discussion on 'The Sheet with Jeff Marek,' analysts Marek and Greg Wyshynski explored the potential trade of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Jones, who has struggled amid the Blackhawks' tough seasons, may be seeking a change of scenery, leading to speculation about his future.

Wyshynski suggested that teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars might consider pursuing Jones. The conversation included the possibility of a trade involving Oilers’ Darnell Nurse, sparking interest and debate over the viability of such a deal. The duo also touched on the financial implications, noting that the Blackhawks might need to retain a portion of Jones' hefty salary to facilitate a trade.

Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night, marking their second consecutive win. McDavid scored the decisive goal during the second period, while goaltender Stuart Skinner recorded his second shutout of the season, making 31 saves and improving the Oilers' season record to 16-4-1.

The win enabled Edmonton to leapfrog the Kings in the Pacific Division standings, now sitting in second place and trailing first-place Vegas by four points. This victory comes after the Kings, led by goalie Darcy Kuemper, experienced a setback, suffering their second straight loss following a five-game win streak.

Connor McDavid scored the only goal in the Edmonton Oilers' 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, marking their second consecutive win. In a highly competitive matchup, Stuart Skinner excelled with 31 saves, achieving his second shutout of the season, propelling the Oilers to a record of 27-13-3. This win positions them ahead of the Kings in the Pacific Division, now trailing the Vegas Golden Knights by four points.

Despite the loss, Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper showcased his skills with 29 saves, maintaining a solid season performance. McDavid celebrated his 28th birthday with a milestone, tying for third in NHL history for points scored by that age, matching Steve Yzerman with 1,040 points, while only Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux hold more.