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NHL Injuries

Conference: NHL | Eastern | Western
Team:
Anaheim Ducks
NAMESTATUSDATE
Joffrey LupulOutFeb 9
Comment: The blood infection Lupul has suffered has caused him to lose 25 pounds, according to the Edmonoton Sun.
Ryan GetzlafDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Getlaf's (ankle) MRI didn't show any significant damage, so he should be able to play in the upcoming Olympics, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ryan GetzlafDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Getzlaf (ankle) is hopeful that he might be able to return this weekend and hasn't ruled out participating in the Olympics, the Orange County Register reports.
Ryan GetzlafDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Getzlaf (ankle) will probably not be in the lineup on Wednesday, according to the Edmonton Sun.
Ryan GetzlafDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: X-rays on Getzlaf's ankle have come back negative, according to the Orange County Register.
Ryan GetzlafDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Getzlaf suffered a sprained left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Kings on Monday, the Associated Press reports.
Atlanta Thrashers
NAMESTATUSDATE
Kari LehtonenDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Lehtonen has officially been sent to Dallas in exchange for defenseman Ivan Vishnevskiy and a fourth-round draft pick, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Kari LehtonenDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Lehtonen appears to be the next Thrasher who will be sent packing, as Atlanta is on the verge of a deal that will send Lehtonen to Dallas, Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Boris ValabikIRFeb 9
Comment: Valabik has been diagnosed with a torn left ACL and was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Kari LehtonenDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Although Lehtonen was recalled from his conditioning assignment in the AHL, the Thrahsers have not made any announcements on when they plan to give the veteran goalie his first start since October, according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Kari LehtonenOutFeb 7
Comment: Lehtonen (back) has been recalled from his conditioning assignment with Chicago of the AHL, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Boston Bruins
NAMESTATUSDATE
David KrejciDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Krejci (leg) has a good shot to be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Sabres, the Boston Globe reports.
David KrejciDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Krejci, who didn't skate Monday, received treatment on his injured right leg instead, the Boston Globe reports.
David KrejciDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Coach Claude Julien hinted that the undisclosed injury that knocked Krejci out of Sunday's game against Montreal is not serious, the Boston Globe reports. "He wasn't able to finish the game," said Julien of the center's early departure Sunday. "We're hopeful he'll be in [Tuesday against Buffalo]. I think we'll know more [Monday] on that. Not serious to the point where, right now, it's a question of whether he'll be in [Tuesday], as we speak. That could change."
David KrejciDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Krejci was knocked out of Sunday's game against Montreal with an undisclosed injury, the Boston Globe reports.
Johnny BoychukOutFeb 7
Comment: Boychuk will be sidelined until after the Olympic break due to a fractured orbital bone he suffered Saturday, the Boston Globe reports.
Andrew FerenceDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Ference (groin) has a good shot to be back in the Bruins' lineup Sunday against Montreal, the Boston Globe reports.
Johnny BoychukDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Boychuk (head) will not play in Sunday's matinee against Montreal, the Boston Herald reports.
Andrew FerenceDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Ference (groin) has been activated from injured reserve, and he may be able to play in Sunday's matinee against Montreal, the Boston Globe reports.
Johnny BoychukDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Boychuk left Saturday's game in the first period after he was hit on the left side of his face with a slap shot, the Boston Globe reports.
Buffalo Sabres
NAMESTATUSDATE
Steve MontadorDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Montador will be out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Bruins, Buffalo's WGR Radio reports.
Steve MontadorDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Montador (undisclosed) was out of practice on Monday, The Buffalo News reports.
Steve MontadorDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Montador suffered an undisclosed injury while fighting Saturday and had to leave the game, the Buffalo News reports.
Calgary Flames
NAMESTATUSDATE
Nigel DawesIRFeb 8
Comment: Dawes (leg) practiced with the team in Ottawa on Monday, the Calgary Sun reports.
Rene BourqueDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Bourque (undisclosed) will miss Calgary's final three games before the Olympic break, the Calgary Sun reports.
Rene BourqueDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Bourque left Saturday's loss to the Lightning after getting hit in the back by the Bolts' Kurtis Foster, the Calgary Sun reports.
Carolina Hurricanes
NAMESTATUSDATE
Tuomo RuutuDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: The Hurricanes officially activated Ruutu (upper body) from the injured reserve on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.
Tuomo RuutuIRFeb 9
Comment: Ruutu (upper body) will return on Tuesday against the Panthers, the Raleigh News and Observer reports.
Cam WardOutFeb 8
Comment: Ward's doctors want to observe his back injury for the next two weeks before deciding how to move forward, the Raleigh News and Observer reports.
Cam WardDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Ward (back) will see a back specialist Monday about his current injury, reports the Associated Press.
Chicago Blackhawks
NAMESTATUSDATE
Ben EagerDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Eager has a lower-body injury and will not play Tuesday against the Stars, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Colorado Avalanche
NAMESTATUSDATE
David KociOutFeb 9
Comment: Koci has been diagnosed with a broken hand following a first-period fight in Monday's game against the Blues, the Denver Post reports.
Ruslan SaleiIRFeb 8
Comment: Salei (back) has been cleared to return to the lineup, but will be a healthy scratch on Monday against St. Louis, according to the Denver Post.
Ruslan SaleiIRFeb 6
Comment: Salei (back) has been practicing the last couple of weeks and may be close to returning, the Denver Post reports.
Columbus Blue Jackets
NAMESTATUSDATE
Mike CommodoreIRFeb 9
Comment: Commodore (charley horse) tried to practice Tuesday but left the ice after about 30 minutes, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Fredrik ModinDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Modin (lower body injury) tried to practice Tuesday but left the ice after about 30 minutes, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Fedor TyutinDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Tyutin (knee) was back at practice Monday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Fredrik ModinDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Head coach Claude Noel is "hopeful" that Modin (lower body) will play Wednesday against San Jose, cites Aaron Portzline via Twitter.
Derek DorsettDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Dorsett is listed as questionable for Wednesday game with an arm injury, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Rostislav KleslaIRFeb 8
Comment: Klesla (abdomin, groin) will not return until after the Olympic break, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Fedor TyutinDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Tyulin (knee) is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday, the Columbus Dispatch.
Fedor TyutinDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Tyutin (knee) did not play Sunday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Fedor TyutinDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Tyutin (knee) didn't practice Friday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Derek DorsettDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Dorsett (hand/forearm) didn't practice Friday morning, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Mike CommodoreIRFeb 6
Comment: The Blue Jackets placed Commodore (charley horse) on injured reserve Friday, the Sports Network reports.
Dallas Stars
NAMESTATUSDATE
Mark FistricDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Fistric's knee injury is bad enough that he will have arthroscopic surgery and will miss the next three games, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Mark FistricDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Fistric (lower body) was a scratch from the Stars' Saturday game, and is listed as day-to-day, the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports.
Mike ModanoDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Modano (knee) plans to play Saturday night against the Coyotes, ESPN Dallas reports.
Mike RibeiroIRFeb 6
Comment: Ribeiro (throat) skated hard Friday and could be ready to return Tuesday against Chicago, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Mike ModanoDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Modano (knee), who did not skate in an optional practice Friday, will test his knee at Saturday morning's skate to see if he can play Saturday against the Coyotes, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Detroit Red Wings
NAMESTATUSDATE
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Holmstrom (leg) missed Tuesday's game against the Blues and remains day-to-day, MLive.com reports.
Patrick EavesDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Eaves (ankle) will be out until after the Olympic break, MLive.com reports.
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Holmstrom (leg) will be a game-time decision against St. Louis on Tuesday night, the Red Wings' official site reports.
Johan FranzenDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Franzen (knee) will play in Tuesday night's game against the Blues, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Holmstrom (leg) left practice early on Monday and rode an exercise bike instead, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Niklas KronwallDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Kronwall (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Blues, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Niklas KronwallDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Kronwall will test his knee before Monday's practice, the Detroit News reports.
Drew MillerDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Miller (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Blues, the Detroit News reports.
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Holsmtrom (leg) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Blues, the Detroit News reports.
Niklas KronwallDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Kronwall (knee) might be able to return on Tuesday against the Blues, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: The Red Wings are optimistic that Holmstrom (leg) will be able to play on Tuesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Patrick EavesDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Eaves (sprained ankle) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Blues, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Patrick EavesDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Eaves will be re-evaluated on Sunday after spraining his ankle in Saturday's loss to the Kings, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Drew MillerDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Miller (ankle) did not suffer any breaks after taking a shot in the ankle in Saturday's loss to the Kings, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Holmstrom (leg bruise) will be re-evaluated on Sunday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Holmstrom's knee injury is a bruise, according to a report on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada.
Drew MillerDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Miller left Saturday's game in the third period with an ankle injury, reports the Associated Press.
Patrick EavesDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Eaves left Saturday's game in the third period with an ankle injury, reports the Associated Press.
Tomas HolmstromDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Holmstrom injured his left leg during the first period of Saturday's game against the Kings, the Associated Press reports.
Niklas KronwallDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Kronwall (knee) will miss Saturday's game against the Kings, MLive.com reports.
Edmonton Oilers
NAMESTATUSDATE
Steve StaiosDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Staios (concussion) should return to the lineup on Monday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Ladislav SmidDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Smid (concussion) should return to the lineup on Monday, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Florida Panthers
NAMESTATUSDATE
Stephen WeissDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Weiss missed Saturday's game against the Thrashers due to a recurring lower body injury, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Bryan AllenDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Allen sat out Saturday's game against the Thrashers but is expected to return to the ice Tuesday, the Miami Herald reports.
Los Angeles Kings
NAMESTATUSDATE
Rob ScuderiDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Scuderi left Monday's game with flu-like symptoms, the team's official site reports.
Minnesota Wild
NAMESTATUSDATE
Pierre-Marc BouchardIRFeb 8
Comment: Bouchard (concussion) has returned to Minnesota after spending the past two weeks in Montreal seeking alternative treatment plans to his injury, the Minneapolis-St.Paul Star Tribune reports.
Niklas BackstromIRFeb 6
Comment: Backstrom (back, illness) returned to practice on Wednesday and hopes to start Wednesday's game, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Montreal Canadiens
NAMESTATUSDATE
Benoit PouliotDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Pouliot (undisclosed) has been placed on IR, according to the Montreal Gazette.
Sergei KostitsynDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Kostitsyn (undisclosed) did not practice Friday, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Benoit PouliotDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Pouliot (undisclosed) did not practice Friday, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Tomas PlekanecDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Plekanec (undisclosed) missed practice Friday, the Montreal Gazette reports.
Nashville Predators
NAMESTATUSDATE
Marcel GocDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Goc (upper body) was back at practice on Monday after sitting out Saturday's game, the Nashville Tennessean reports.
New York Islanders
NAMESTATUSDATE
Doug WeightDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Weight (shoulder) is not expected to play against the Predators Tuesday, Islanders Point Blank reports.
Tim JackmanIRFeb 6
Comment: Jackman (orbital bone) has resumed skating, Islanders Point Blank reports.
New York Rangers
NAMESTATUSDATE
Marian GaborikDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Gaborik was cut on his right knee by the skate of teammate Henrik Lundqvist during Tuesday's practice, the Associated Press reports.
Marian GaborikDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Gaborik skated gingerly off the ice at Tuesday's practice, favoring his right leg, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Philadelphia Flyers
NAMESTATUSDATE
Ray EmeryDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Emery could have a torn labrum that may require surgery, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Ray EmeryDay-To-DayFeb 8
Comment: Emery (hip) skated on Sunday and felt better, but he won't play on Monday night against the Devils, the Philadelphia Daily News reports.
Ray EmeryDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Emery will not play Saturday due to tightness in his hip, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Ryan ParentIRFeb 6
Comment: Parent (back) is making progress, but is still several weeks away from returning, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Danny SyvretIRFeb 6
Comment: Syvret (shoulder) had his first contact practice on Friday, but is unlikely to return before the Olympic break, the Philadephia Inquirer reports.
Phoenix Coyotes
NAMESTATUSDATE
Vernon FiddlerDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Fiddler suffered an upper body injury in Monday's win over the Oilers, NHL.com reports.
Shane DoanDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Doan suffered an upper body injury in Monday's win over Edmonton, NHL.com reports.
Joel PerraultIRFeb 9
Comment: Perrault has been placed on IR with an upper body injury, NHL.com reports.
Pittsburgh Penguins
NAMESTATUSDATE
Maxime TalbotDay-To-DayFeb 9
Comment: Talbot (groin) did not take part in Tuesday's practice, according to the Penguins' Web site.
Sidney CrosbyDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Crosby's two goals on Sunday gives him 39 for the season, matching a career high.
Chris KunitzIRFeb 7
Comment: It's not yet known whether Kunitz will play on Sunday, given the team's trying trip just to make it to Washington -- which they did, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Chris KunitzIRFeb 6
Comment: As expected, Kunitz isn't in Saturday's lineup.
Chris KunitzIRFeb 6
Comment: Although other reports have listed him as doubtful, Kunitz (abdomen) hopes to play either Saturday at Montreal or Sunday at Washington, a plan that coach Dan Bylsma is on board with, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
San Jose Sharks
NAMESTATUSDATE
Manny MalhotraDay-To-DayFeb 7
Comment: Malhotra (lower body) was too hurt to play in the Sharks' game on Saturday, the Silicon Valley Mercury News reports.
Dan BoyleDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Boyle (upper body) is questionable for Saturday's game against Nashville, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
Manny MalhotraDay-To-DayFeb 6
Comment: Malhotra (undisclosed) did not practice on Friday, the Sharks' official site reports.
Toronto Maple Leafs
NAMESTATUSDATE
Mikhail GrabovskiIRFeb 8
Comment: Grabovski (wrist) says he hopes to return before the Olympic break, Mapleleafs.nhl.com reports.
Vancouver Canucks
NAMESTATUSDATE
Pavol DemitraOutFeb 8
Comment: Demitra has left the team to take care of a personal matter in Vancouver, the Vancouver Sun reports.
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