Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff provided an update on defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, indicating he left practice for maintenance but should be fine for the game. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche placed Miles Wood on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury.
Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason confirmed Cole Sillinger will play tonight, while Yegor Chinakhov's status remains uncertain. Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman is recovering from an undisclosed injury but is optimistic about returning during their road trip.
The San Jose Sharks have placed Barclay Goodrow on IR and recalled Ethan Cardwell. Mikael Granlund is also a game-time decision due to an upper-body injury. Toronto Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann is day-to-day after an injury, with several teammates also sidelined or suspended. Lastly, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek is expected to be out for a while but may avoid surgery.
