The injury report from various NHL teams reveals significant player updates as the season progresses. Boston Bruins forward Mark Kastelic is day-to-day, while Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has made a comeback after an eight-game absence due to an upper-body injury.
In Florida, Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and forward Jonah Gadjovich will not accompany the team on their upcoming road trip for back-to-back games, pending a reevaluation post-trip. Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine returned after missing four games due to illness, alongside defenseman David Savard, who also missed four games due to an upper-body issue.
Pittsburgh Penguins saw the return of forward Philip Tomasino after four games out with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, a car accident involving forward Michael Bunting caused him to miss a game, although he was not hurt. Evgeni Malkin, however, was placed on the IR, missing his fourth game.
In Vegas, Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel’s absence was attributed to illness, but coach Bruce Cassidy anticipates his quick recovery. Finally, Nicolas Roy returned for the Golden Knights after an 11-game hiatus from an upper-body injury, while the Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren on the IR.
