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.

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren has resumed practicing with the team following an upper-body injury sustained during last Friday's game against the Montreal Canadiens. While he is set to travel with the Capitals to Ottawa, Lindgren remains on injured reserve and will not participate in the upcoming match against the Senators. However, he may be activated in time for Saturday's game when Washington faces the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery noted the significance of Lindgren's return to the ice, stating, 'Not quite ready with being on the IR and that, but another positive step being on the ice today.'

The injury occurred when Lindgren was struck by Canadiens player Nick Suzuki, whose momentum was influenced by Brandon Duhaime. Lindgren exited the game shortly thereafter, resulting in a 3-2 overtime loss for the Capitals. This season, Lindgren has recorded a 10-8-2 record, with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage over 21 starts. Throughout his career, he boasts a record of 63-47-14 with a 2.77 GAA and .907 save percentage in 131 regular-season games.

In addition, forward Sonny Milano participated in his first full practice since suffering an upper-body injury on November 6 against the Nashville Predators. Wearing a non-contact jersey, Milano continues to work towards recovery. Although he has played in just three games this season, he has accumulated 137 career points over his tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Anaheim Ducks, and Capitals.

The Colorado Avalanche continue to face challenges with player injuries, as coach Jared Bednar confirmed that defenseman Samuel Girard is still day-to-day. Meanwhile, Valeri Nichushkin's condition has not improved, prompting concerns he might be sidelined longer than anticipated. Bednar also dismissed rumors regarding Gabriel Landeskog's inability to skate consecutively, maintaining that the team is managing their injuries closely.

Goaltender Scott Wedgewood, however, is set to return after missing four games due to an ankle injury. In other news across the NHL, several other players have been dealing with their own injury situations. Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson has returned after an upper-body injury, while New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has resumed practicing following an illness.

Josh Manson of the Colorado Avalanche has made a comeback to the ice after being sidelined for 12 games due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, Mason Marchment of the Dallas Stars left a recent game with an upper-body injury after sustaining a puck to the face for the second time this season. In other injury news, Detroit Red Wings defensemen Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chiarot have also returned to action.

Patrik Laine from the Montreal Canadiens has been practicing after leaving a game earlier this week with an upper-body injury. The Minnesota Wild are dealing with multiple injuries, as Kirill Kaprizov missed last night's game due to a lower-body injury, while Joel Eriksson Ek and Jake Middleton remain out with their respective injuries.

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark is unavailable for the upcoming weekend, potentially missing several games due to back tightness. Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Marcus Pettersson is on the mend after practicing in a no-contact jersey, while San Jose Sharks players Jake Walman and William Eklund are listed as day-to-day with injuries. The Seattle Kraken are also facing absences, with Joey Daccord and Andre Burakovsky not traveling with the team due to injuries and illness.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is likely to miss another game due to an upper-body injury, which has plagued him for several weeks. Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet has expressed uncertainty regarding the availability of Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson, both of whom are dealing with injuries. In Washington, Alex Ovechkin may be a possibility for the upcoming game against the Maple Leafs, while Sonny Milano continues to recover from an upper-body issue.

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak is sidelined with an upper-body injury but will travel with the team, with hopes he can play tonight. Meanwhile, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is out with back spasms, while goaltender Petr Mrazek of the Chicago Blackhawks is on IR with a groin issue.

Other updates include Viktor Arvidsson from the Edmonton Oilers returning to skating, and the Minnesota Wild missing key players. The New Jersey Devils' Jake Allen is questionable for the next game, and the Washington Capitals are monitoring the status of Alex Ovechkin and Sonny Milano.