The Boston Bruins are facing some injury issues as forward Mark Kastelic is skating, but not yet ready for game action. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm is also practicing alone, with no set timetable for his return, as confirmed by Coach Joe Sacco.

Defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been placed on IR due to a lingering injury, retroactive to January 11th, while Lindholm was placed on LTIR earlier. Cole Koepke had to leave a game due to a hit, creating further uncertainty for the Bruins.

In other league news, Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes has been placed on IR but is expected to return soon. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Aston-Reese is back on the ice following an upper-body injury, and Detroit's Tyler Motte left a game with an injury without an update on his status.

Emil Heineman of the Montreal Canadiens is set to be sidelined for three to four weeks following a pedestrian accident in Salt Lake City. The incident occurred just before the Canadiens were scheduled to face the Utah Hockey Club. The 23-year-old forward suffered an upper-body injury, with the team confirming his status on Tuesday.

Salt Lake City police reported receiving a call about the accident but initially could not identify Heineman or the passerby who alerted authorities. Later, a nearby business provided crucial information related to the crash. Fortunately, initial assessments indicated that Heineman did not exhibit serious injuries and was treated by team doctors.

Emil Heineman of the Montreal Canadiens faces a recovery period of three to four weeks following an upper-body injury sustained during a pedestrian accident in Utah. The Canadiens confirmed the incident, which occurred on Monday, just as the team embarks on a two-game road trip starting with a match against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.

Heineman, 23, has been contributing to the team with 17 points from 10 goals and seven assists over 41 games this season. His previous stint with the Canadiens did not yield any points in four games. The Swedish forward was originally selected by the Florida Panthers in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft before being traded to the Calgary Flames and later to the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman will be out for three to four weeks due to injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident on Monday night. The team, currently in Salt Lake City for a match against the Utah Hockey Club, has confirmed that Heineman suffered an upper body injury, specifically injuring his wrist when struck by a vehicle.

Heineman, a 23-year-old left-winger, is navigating his rookie season with the Canadiens, where he has made a notable impact with 10 goals and seven assists across 41 games. He was drafted by Montreal in the second round, 43rd overall, during the 2020 NHL Draft.