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's stellar performance with 30 saves led the Ottawa Senators to a decisive 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken, marking their fourth consecutive win.

Shane Pinto initiated the scoring in the second period, followed by Noah Gregor and Tim Stutzle, who sealed the game with a third-period goal. The Senators have shown impressive offensive consistency, scoring three or more goals in each game during their winning streak.

The Kraken, struggling at home, faced their fifth shutout of the season, highlighting their ongoing offensive challenges.

In a dominant performance, Linus Ullmark led the Ottawa Senators to a 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken, marking their fourth consecutive win.

Shane Pinto opened the scoring in the second period, followed by Noah Gregor, ensuring the Senators maintained control. Tim Stutzle sealed the game with a third-period goal, while Ullmark secured his third shutout of the season.

The Kraken struggled offensively, suffering their fifth shutout of the season and continuing a disappointing trend at home.

The Ottawa Senators face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in a pivotal NHL matchup at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Senators, struggling earlier in the season, have shown signs of improvement with a recent 5-1 victory over the Ducks.

However, the Hurricanes have dominated the series, winning the last four meetings, including a 4-0 shutout earlier this season. Betting trends suggest a focus on the puck line and player props, particularly for standout players like Drake Batherson and Martin Necas.

In a thrilling matchup, the New York Rangers edged the Buffalo Sabres 3-2, with Adam Fox leading the charge with a goal and two assists. Mika Zibanejad celebrated his 300th career goal, while Reilly Smith also contributed to the scoreline, helping the Rangers break a two-game losing streak.

The Sabres, struggling with an eight-game losing streak, saw goals from Owen Power and Tage Thompson, but ultimately fell short. Igor Shesterkin made 29 saves to secure the victory for New York.