In the latest updates from the NHL, several teams are dealing with injury concerns as they prepare for upcoming games. The Chicago Blackhawks will have forward Taylor Hall back in the lineup, while Craig Smith is listed as day-to-day due to a back injury.

The Colorado Avalanche welcomed Jonathan Drouin back from an upper-body injury, while the Montreal Canadiens reported that David Savard and Patrik Laine are not traveling with the team due to injuries and illness, respectively.

In Nashville, the Predators are missing Luke Evangelista for four weeks, alongside Jeremy Lauzon and Adam Wilsby, both on the IR. The New York Islanders are hopeful that Semyon Varlamov and Isaiah George will return to practice soon, but Hudson Fasching is sidelined for two weeks. The New York Rangers saw Igor Shesterkin return after an injury absence.

Further updates include Ottawa's Noah Gregor being out with a lower-body injury, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin missing another game due to an upper-body injury, and San Jose's Fabian Zetterlund as a game-time decision. The Winnipeg Jets anticipate the return of Dylan Samberg and Josh Morrissey for their next matchup.

Linus Ullmark had a stellar performance, stopping 37 of 38 shots in the Ottawa Senators' 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, marking Nashville's seventh consecutive loss.

Goals from Jacob Bernard-Docker, Claude Giroux, and Nick Cousins sealed the win for Ottawa, while Fedor Svechkov scored the lone goal for the Predators late in the game. Juuse Saros made 27 saves for Nashville, but the team struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Connor McDavid has etched his name in NHL history by scoring his 1,000th career point during a game against the Nashville Predators, where the Edmonton Oilers triumphed 3-2. McDavid's milestone goal came off a pass from Leon Draisaitl, making him the fourth-fastest player to reach this mark.

With this achievement, McDavid joins an elite group of players and reflects on his journey, expressing gratitude for the support from fans and teammates. His performance continues to raise questions about the possibility of reaching 2,000 career points.

Darnell Nurse shone with two goals and an assist, while Connor McDavid celebrated his 1,000th career point in the Edmonton Oilers' thrilling 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators.

McDavid's milestone was marked by a backhand pass to Nurse, who scored the game-winner. Leon Draisaitl contributed with two assists, extending his dominance over the Predators, as Edmonton secured their third consecutive victory.

Despite the loss, Nashville's Roman Josi continued to impress with his playmaking skills, inching closer to 700 career points.

Darnell Nurse's standout performance with two goals and an assist led the Edmonton Oilers to a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators, marking their third consecutive win.

Connor McDavid reached a significant career milestone, scoring his 1,000th point with a goal and an assist, while Leon Draisaitl contributed two assists. The Oilers have dominated the Predators, earning points in 16 of their last 17 encounters.

Despite the loss, Nashville's Roman Josi continues to impress, nearing 700 career points.