Taylor Hall suffers concerning upper-body injury
14.10.26 Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall suffered an upper-body injury during a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals and did not return to the game. Coach Rod Brind'Amour expressed concern, saying the injury "doesn't look good," but provided no further details. The Hurricanes are already without captain Jordan Staal, who will miss one to two months with a torn calf muscle.
Nico Sturm hospitalized after taking puck to the head
13.10.26 Minnesota
Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after being struck in the helmet by a teammate's slap shot during a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. Coach John Hynes had no update on Sturm's condition and said he was unlikely to travel for Tuesday's game against Winnipeg. The incident raised concerns as defenseman Brock Faber remains out indefinitely with a fractured skull from a similar injury.
Shesterkin out for the season
11.10.26 NY Ran.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a right knee injury against the Washington Capitals. Shesterkin, who started the season with a 3-1 record and a 1.79 goals-against average, leaves the Rangers short on goaltending options, with backup Joonas Korpisalo also on injured reserve. Dylan Garand is expected to take on a larger role as the team explores alternatives.
Shesterkin exits game with apparent right knee injury
10.10.26 NY Ran.
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin was helped off the ice after injuring his right knee during a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. The 30-year-old fell awkwardly while returning to his crease and was unable to put weight on his right leg. Coach Mike Sullivan provided no immediate update on the injury, leaving the Rangers concerned about the status of their star goalie.
Marchand expected to miss a few weeks with leg injury
9.10.26 Florida
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is expected to miss a few weeks after injuring his left leg in a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings. The injury came shortly after captain Aleksander Barkov also suffered a leg injury, though Barkov avoided surgery and is expected to return in six to eight weeks. The Panthers are hopeful both players will recover without long-term complications.
Alexander Romanov out 6-8 months with torn ACL
8.10.26 NY Islan.
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss 6-8 months. The 26-year-old will undergo surgery after sustaining the injury in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers, marking his second straight season with a long-term injury.
Marchand injured in Panthers' win over Kings
7.10.26 Florida
Brad Marchand sustained a left leg injury after colliding with the goal post during Florida's 2-1 win over Los Angeles. The 38-year-old forward, who had just returned from surgery, left the game and will be evaluated Thursday.
Ullmark exits Senators' win as precaution
6.10.26 Ottawa
Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark left Monday's game against Boston after a second-period collision, but coach Travis Green said the move was precautionary. Ullmark stopped all 15 shots, and the Senators went on to beat the Bruins 4-1.
Barkov placed on long-term injured reserve
4.10.26 Florida
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve with an undisclosed left-leg injury, sidelining him for at least 10 games. An MRI reportedly ruled out the worst-case scenario, and the Panthers remain optimistic the injury is not season-ending. Barkov was injured after an awkward fall against the San Jose Sharks and has a history of significant knee injuries.
Barkov exits Panthers' loss with knee injury
2.10.26 Florida
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov left Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks after his left knee appeared to buckle during a scrum along the boards. Coach Paul Maurice said the team expects to know the severity of the injury by Friday and stressed that it is unrelated to Barkov's right knee injury that sidelined him last season.
Faber undergoes surgery for fractured skull
30.9.26 Minnesota
Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery after suffering a fractured skull when he was struck by a deflected puck in a preseason game against Dallas. The 24-year-old has no timetable for his return and is expected to miss time at the start of the season.
Mattias Samuelsson week to week with lower-body injury
24.9.26 Buffalo
Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is week to week with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot in a preseason game against Columbus. His status for Buffalo's Oct. 1 season opener is uncertain. The Sabres could also be without Olen Zellweger, who entered concussion protocol after being injured in the same game.