NHL Injury Notes: Blackhawks, Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Canucks and Capitals

Surgery for Acciari. Martin and Varlamov unlikely for their opener. Ailing Flyers Dmen. Malkin to the LTIR and Crosby to IR. Boeser could play.

NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Kings, Canadiens, Rangers

The start of the NHL season is drawing near. Some injured players hope to be ready, while others won’t be ready in time.

NHL News: Waivers, Canadiens, Penguins, Canucks and Capitals

Players put on waivers. Canadiens claim Montembeault. Price to start skating tomorrow. Crosby progressing well. Boeser out a week. Backstrom not skating.

NHL News: Key Dates, Lundqvist, Eller, Vrana, Aston-Reese, PTOs, McIlrath and Greig Suspended

Key dates for the 2021-22 season. Rangers to retire Henrik Lundqvist’s jersey. Zach Aston-Reese tests positive. Dylan McIlrath and Ridley Greig suspended.

NHL Injuries: Malkin, Korpisalo, Kane, Backstrom, Bishop, Hoffman, and Price

Malkin out two months. Kane bothered by a nagging injury. Backstrom rehabbing a hip injury. Five Canadiens failed their physicals.

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, and the Washington Capitals

Sabres notes on Rutherford, Gronborg and Dahlin. Predators will be talking to the Kraken. MacLellan wants Ovechkin and Backstrom to finish their careers in Washington.

NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Hurricanes, Avs, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs and Capitals

Slavin and Malkin pulled for precautionary reasons. Hedman listed as day-to-day. Foligno skates again. Ovechkin remains out.

Two-Man Race Between McDavid & Matthews for 2021 Hart Trophy

Heading into this weekend’s play there are several players who would get consideration for the 2021 Hart Trophy as the NHL’s most valuable player. In the end though, it could be a two-man race between Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews.

NHL News: Howard Retires, Bratt Returns, Predators Shuffle, and Injury Notes

Jimmy Howard retires. Jesper Bratt returns to the Devils lineup. Nashville Predators roster shuffle. Injury notes heading into tonight’s games.

NHL News: Penguins, Tracking Pucks, Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Coyotes, Avs, Senators and Capitals

Penguins sign Weber. Blackhawks add another to Protocol list. Coaching and roster moves by the Golden Knights. NHL injury notes.

NHL News: Scores, Today’s Games, Niskanen, Devils, Oilers, and Player Notes

Brendan Gallagher out with a broken jaw. Matt Niskanen suspended for one game. Devils get the Hurricanes third-round pick Canuck Alex Edler could be fine.

NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Blues, Golden Knights and Capitals

Bruins will see today if Pastrnak can go. Staal able to practice yesterday. Burakovsky could be ready for Game 5. Blues Tarasenko heads back to St. Louis. Stastny returns.