NHL News and Injuries: Kings, Canadiens, Kraken, Jets, Blue Jackets and Red Wings

Kyle Connor leaves after knee-on-knee hit. Tanner Pearson out 4-6 weeks. Erik Gudbranson and David Perron get suspension hearings.

Dec 7, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Injury Notes

LA Kings: Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov left last night’s game early with a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens: Defenseman David Savard returned to the lineup.

Montreal Canadiens: Forward Tanner Pearson will be out for four to six weeks with an upper-body injury.

Seattle Kraken PR: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer has been placed on the IR.

Winnipeg Jets PR: Forward Kyle Connor left last night’s game with a lower-body injury.

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators

Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night’s Canadiens – Predators game in Montreal: Arizona Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks.

Erik Gudbranson will have a hearing today

NHL Player Safety: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson will have a hearing today for his Aggressor (rule 46.2) on Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins.

An in-person hearing for David Perron today

NHL Player Safety: Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron has been offered an in-person hearing for his cross-check on Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub.

NHL Player Safety: The hearing is on Monday.

Elliotte Friedman: Since an in-person hearing was offered, the suspension can be for more than five games.

 

 

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