Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund returned to the lineup after missing the past 10 games with a lower-body injury.
Steve Conroy: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was back on the ice for the first time since his injury.
Joe Heggerty: Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy said after his facial surgery, he won’t be eating solids for six weeks, and that he’s lost 20 pounds.
Derek Wills: Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh was on the ice yesterday morning in a no-contact jersey. It was the first time back on the ice since he suffered an upper-body injury on November 7th.
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Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (lower-body) said that he’s “progressing well.” He’s increased his workload in practices, but there’s no return date set. He’s hoping it’s soon.
Walt Ruff: Hurricanes defenseman K’Andre Miller missed Thursday’s game with an illness, but was back at practice yesterday.
Walt Ruff: Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (lower-body) looked good in practice, and coach Rod Brind’Amour said it’s up to him when he’s ready to return.
Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (upper-body) isn’t travelling with the team on their road trip. Zach Werenski, Sean Monahan, and Denton Mateychuk were given maintenance days.
Sam Nestler: Sounds like there was a bit of progress made for Dallas Stars forwards Nils Lundkvist and Thomas Harley, and they could be returning soon. The same can be said for Matt Duchene.
NHL: Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen practiced for the first time since he suffered his burns, and hasn’t been ruled out this weekend.
NHL: New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, but is travelling with the team.
NHL: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
San Jose Sharks PR: Forward Jeff Skinner was activated from the IR.
Matthew DeFranks: St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas didn’t play for most of the third period on Thursday to manage an injury. He missed practice on Wednesday because of it.
NHL: Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko and forward Nils Hoglander could return to the lineup as early as next Thursday.
Kevin Woodley: Canucks forward Conor Garland returned after missing two games with an upper-body injury. Forward Evander Kane missed last night’s game due to illness. He could be ready for today.
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Danny Webster: Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
- Mike Morreale: Coach Bruce Cassidy: “He tweaked a minor injury during the game against Chicago and (on Thursday at practice) he aggravated it a little bit.”
Puck Pedia: The Golden Knights placed forward William Karlsson and his $3.82 million on the LTIR, and after a roster move, they have $3.4 million in LTIR cap space.
Capitals PR: Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury.
Dan Arritt: Capitals forward Ryan Leonard left last night’s game in the first period after taking a hit from Jacob Trouba.
Jacob Trouba NAILED Ryan Leonard behind the net pic.twitter.com/n4o6HfH9xA
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) December 6, 2025
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