Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan provided encouraging updates on goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Elmer Soderblom. Mrazek is expected to resume skating soon, while Soderblom is listed as day-to-day but has been skating and will travel with the team. In Edmonton, Connor McDavid is making solid progress from his injury, with a potential return by the end of the regular season. Goaltender Stuart Skinner and defenseman Mattias Ekholm are also nearing returns.

The Florida Panthers faced a setback as Nico Sturm left the game early with an undisclosed injury, while coach Paul Maurice is hopeful that Sturm can return soon. In Vancouver, coach Rick Tocchet stated that it’s doubtful Filip Chytil will return this season due to a concussion recovery, although Elias Pettersson's return is anticipated by season's end.

Meanwhile, Tomas Hertl of the Vegas Golden Knights remains out but is expected to be ready for the playoffs after dealing with an upper-body injury. The Winnipeg Jets are dealing with injuries to Luke Schenn and Neal Pionk, with the latter starting to skate again soon.