Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is back on the ice after being sidelined since mid-November due to a lower-body injury, but coach Joe Sacco has not provided a timeline for his return. In contrast, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary exited the game with a lower-body injury, and his status remains unclear after the game. Other injury updates reveal that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan and Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin also left their respective games with injuries, with no specific updates available.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings' Jeff Petry is not expected to skate soon, indicating a longer recovery. In more injury news, Nashville Predators forwards Steven Stamkos and Luke Evangelista both sustained lower-body injuries in the second period. New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil also left his game due to an upper-body issue, while Chris Kreider has been placed on IR with a similar injury. The Ottawa Senators announced that Jacob Bernard-Docker will be sidelined with a high ankle sprain, and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin missed his last game due to an upper-body injury.

In the latest NHL updates, Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich exited a game with a lower-body injury. Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar confirmed that Valeri Nichushkin is projected to participate in the upcoming three-game road trip.

In Detroit, Red Wings defensemen Jeff Petry and Justin Holl missed practice, with Petry being assessed for an undisclosed injury, ruling him out for the next game. However, Holl is expected to play.

Florida Panthers' Aaron Ekblad participated in morning skate, while Niko Mikkola remains sidelined due to an upper-body issue. The Minnesota Wild reported that Mats Zuccarello and Kirill Kaprizov are nursing lower-body injuries, and Jared Spurgeon has been placed on the IR.

Montreal Canadiens forwards Patrik Laine and David Savard are also missing games, while Nashville Predators’ Jeremy Lauzon is on the IR. The New Jersey Devils will be without Erik Haula for several weeks due to a sprained ankle.

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker left practice injured. The Senators' Travis Hamonic is out due to a knee injury, but Nick Jensen has returned to practice. San Jose Sharks' Logan Couture is still recovering and hasn't yet returned to the ice.

Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Jake McCabe on the IR, and Vancouver Canucks’ Elias Pettersson participated in practice but isn’t ready to play. Quinn Hughes returned from an upper-body injury, and Dakota Joshua has been placed on the IR.

Finally, Vegas Golden Knights' Nicolas Roy returned to practice without contact as he recovers from an upper-body injury.

The Ottawa Senators are showing signs of consistency with a recent 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, bringing their record to 12-12-2. This win puts them just two points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning for a wild-card playoff spot.

Head coach Travis Green noted the team's improved performance, while players like Jacob Bernard-Docker and Tim Stutzle highlighted the momentum building after a shaky start to the season. In contrast, the Predators are struggling, now on a seven-game losing streak.

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.

The Ottawa Senators have turned their home fortunes around, achieving a 2-0-0 record in December after a tough November. Their latest victory came against the Nashville Predators, ending a seven-game losing streak for Nashville.

Tim Stutzle and Jacob Bernard-Docker contributed to a strong second period, while Claude Giroux's shot deflected off Steven Stamkos to extend the lead. Despite Juuse Saros's 27 saves, the Predators struggled, with Linus Ullmark making 37 saves for the Senators.