Dallas Stars' forward Roope Hintz is sidelined for the second straight game due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild welcomed back defenseman Brock Faber after a four-game absence caused by an upper-body injury. Wild's forward Jakub Lauko has also returned from a lower-body injury.

In other injury news, New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen resumed play after missing two games due to illness, while Filip Gustavsson of the Minnesota Wild missed a match because of illness as well.

On the injury front, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov was transferred from IR to LTIR and isn't on the road trip, but he is eligible to return soon. Wild head coach John Hynes noted Kaprizov's recovery has taken longer than expected but is on track.

William Carrier of the Carolina Hurricanes is seeking a second opinion regarding his lower-body injury, while teammate Tyson Jost has resumed skating but remains sidelined. In Colorado, Gabriel Landeskog participated in drills, raising hopes for his return, as Samuel Girard rejoined the lineup. Meanwhile, Roope Hintz from the Dallas Stars is day-to-day after missing a game. Florida's Sam Reinhart played despite missing the morning skate, but Aaron Ekblad is out indefinitely.

In Minnesota, Jakub Lauko was activated from IR, whereas Anthony Duclair of the New York Islanders acknowledged his ongoing injury issues. Ottawa’s Thomas Chabot is recovering from a puck to the face, and Seattle's Brandon Tanev missed a game due to illness. Erik Cernak of the Tampa Bay Lightning is also day-to-day after an early exit from a recent game.

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich is sidelined for a week due to a lower-body injury, highlighting the ongoing challenges for the team. Meanwhile, Calgary Flames are monitoring Connor Zary's knee, with further imaging expected as the swelling subsides. Carolina Hurricanes also face setbacks with William Carrier out and Shayne Gostisbehere leaving practice early.

Frederik Andersen of the Hurricanes made his return to practice following knee surgery, while Colorado Avalanche's Jonathan Drouin missed a game due to an upper-body issue. The Blue Jackets are dealing with wrist concerns for Sean Monahan, and the Red Wings have placed Jeff Petry on IR.

New York Rangers are evaluating Filip Chytil's upper-body injury, and Igor Shesterkin has been practicing. The Penguins' Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day, and the Sharks face a similar situation with Fabian Zetterlund. Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet hinted at a possible return for Thatcher Demko, but Elias Pettersson continues to miss games.

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm is back on the ice after being sidelined since mid-November due to a lower-body injury, but coach Joe Sacco has not provided a timeline for his return. In contrast, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary exited the game with a lower-body injury, and his status remains unclear after the game. Other injury updates reveal that Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Monahan and Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin also left their respective games with injuries, with no specific updates available.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings' Jeff Petry is not expected to skate soon, indicating a longer recovery. In more injury news, Nashville Predators forwards Steven Stamkos and Luke Evangelista both sustained lower-body injuries in the second period. New York Rangers forward Filip Chytil also left his game due to an upper-body issue, while Chris Kreider has been placed on IR with a similar injury. The Ottawa Senators announced that Jacob Bernard-Docker will be sidelined with a high ankle sprain, and Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin missed his last game due to an upper-body injury.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller is expected to be out of action for at least two weeks following a fractured larynx sustained during a game against the Detroit Red Wings. The injury occurred when a puck struck him in the throat in the first period of the Jets' 4-2 defeat on Saturday.

Coach Scott Arniel confirmed the injury and reassured that Miller is recovering. As of this season, Miller has contributed significantly to the Jets' performance, recording eight points, including two goals and six assists, and maintaining a plus-8 rating over 34 games.