NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Lightning and Canucks
Kevin Woodley: It looks like Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry could return to the lineup tonight. He practiced with the team yesterday. He missed their last 10 games.
Pierre LeBrun of the Athletic: Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog had been skating by himself last week, but he joined his teammates for practice on Tuesday. It was the first time since the 4th of January that he had hit the boards hard and injured his upper body. Coach Jared Bednar:
“For Gabe, obviously, we hope he can come back and be part of the Olympics, and it looks like he’s trending there.”
Bednar did not rule out Landeskog playing with the Avs before the Olympic break.
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Craig Merz: Columbus Blue Jackets linebacker Denton Mateychuk returned to the lineup last night after missing the past six games with an upper back injury.
Tony Brar: Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm is day-to-day and questionable tonight.
Stephen Rosner: New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock is back in the lineup after missing the past two games with an upper back injury.
Peter Baugh: New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin skated by himself yesterday at their training facility.
Philadelphia Flyers: Goaltender Dan Vladar has been placed on IR, and goaltender Aleksei Kolosov has been loaned to Lehigh Valley of the AHL.
Craig Merz: Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen left last night’s game in the first half after two shifts with a lower-body injury. There is no update after the game.
Pierre LeBrun of the Athletic: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point is still hoping to play for Team Canada at the Olympics, but he’s not 100 percent. He has been out since January 12 with a right knee injury. He is improving, and the coaching staff would like to see if he can get into the game with the Nyazi before the break.
The NHL: Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman has not ruled out playing in Sunday’s Stadium Series game against the Boston Bruins. He practiced wearing a non-team jersey yesterday for the first time since returning to IR on December 11.
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“We’re making progress,” said coach Jon Cooper. “You know you’re still wearing a red jersey. It’s your first time participating with a full team, so those are the steps you have to take. But you’re definitely getting closer.”
Defender McDonagh is expected to return to tonight’s lineup. He has been out since December 22nd.
Randip Janda: Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander is dealing with an undiagnosed injury Tuesday night.
Brendan Batchelor: Absent from yesterday’s practice for the Canucks (for the last time due to illness) were Tyler Myers, Filip Hronek, Filip Chytil and Conor Garland.
The NHL: Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko will undergo hip surgery and is out for the rest of the season. He is expected to be ready for the start of training camp next September.
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