Buffalo Sabres forward JJ Peterka is currently day-to-day with an undisclosed issue, while teammate Jiri Kulich has returned from an illness. In contrast, Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund left a recent game with an upper-body injury and is also day-to-day. Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer provided an optimistic update on Roope Hintz, suggesting he could play Sunday after recovering from a facial injury.

Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens welcomed back Patrik Laine to their roster but were without Joel Armia, who missed a game due to a hand injury. The Pittsburgh Penguins face ongoing injury concerns with defensemen Ryan Shea and Pierre-Olivier Joseph remaining week-to-week. Additionally, Toronto Maple Leafs’ Chris Tanev is on the verge of returning after being sidelined since February, providing a potential boost ahead of a critical matchup against the Florida Panthers.

Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes recently resumed play, yet Elias Pettersson's status is uncertain after he exited a game early due to an undisclosed injury. The NHL trade deadline has heightened anticipation around player availability and the potential impact on fantasy teams. Monitoring these injuries closely will be crucial for fantasy managers as they prepare for the playoffs.