Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is currently skating alone and will need team practice before his return. Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury, prompting an emergency recall of Devin Cooley.
Several players across the NHL are dealing with illnesses or injuries, including Aleksander Barkov from the Florida Panthers and Marco Kasper of the Detroit Red Wings. Notable returns include Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin for the Minnesota Wild.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Marcus Pettersson suffered an injury during a game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman is also sidelined. The Toronto Maple Leafs activated Bobby McMann from the IR, and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin participated in a morning skate, though his travel status remains uncertain.
