The Boston Bruins welcomed defenseman Hampus Lindholm back to practice, expressing joy in reconnecting with teammates and enjoying the game again. Fellow forward Mark Kastelic shared his positive mindset as he returns to practice, emphasizing a day-by-day approach.
In Chicago, defenseman Connor Murphy observed practice in a no-contact jersey due to a groin issue. Meanwhile, Darren Dreger announced that Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings is anticipated to rejoin practice next week.
The Minnesota Wild saw Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber participating in the morning skate, though neither played recently. Jared Spurgeon is progressing, with hopes of returning soon. In Toronto, John Tavares left practice after an awkward fall, with coach Craig Berube confirming he is currently being evaluated for any potential injuries.