The NHL is facing a wave of injuries affecting multiple teams and players. Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras is sidelined for six weeks following surgery on a torn meniscus. Boston Bruins' Elias Lindholm exited a recent game with an upper-body injury, while Carolina Hurricanes' Jack Drury also underwent surgery for a thumb injury.
Chicago Blackhawks' Alec Martinez is back in Chicago for evaluation, and Dallas Stars' Matt Dumba is dealing with an upper-body issue. The Minnesota Wild have several players, including Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin, uncertain for their return.
In other updates, Nashville Predators' Alexandre Carrier has been placed on IR, and New Jersey Devils' Dawson Mercer suffered an upper-body injury requiring stitches. The New York Islanders are managing the statuses of Mathew Barzal, Anthony Duclair, and Adam Pelech, all day-to-day. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets are also monitoring player injuries closely.
