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New York Rangers
On Tuesday, the Rangers put Chris Kreider on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury.
The forward was removed from the lineup just before the 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
The action was effective as of Sunday, indicating that Kreider will be sidelined for at least the upcoming three games, starting with the match against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday (7 p.m.). ET; Triumph+, MSG).
Kreider has accumulated 15 points (13 goals, 2 assists) in 34 matches this season.
On Monday, Arthur Kaliyev was claimed off waivers by New York from the Los Angeles Kings. He won’t participate on Tuesday.
“Surprising, for sure, but it feels like a dream realized,” remarked Kayliev, a Staten Island native. “I spent my childhood observing and clearly residing here for a long period.” I was not anticipating it, yet I feel thrilled and somewhat anxious. “It was amazing.”
The 23-year-old forward has not participated in the NHL this season due to a fractured clavicle he suffered on the second day of training camp. He had played five games in a conditioning assignment with Ontario of the American Hockey League (one goal, one assist).
“Emerging athlete.” “He’s large (6-foot-2, 210 pounds),” stated Rangers coach Peter Laviolette. “He’s powerful.” A fresh chance for him. We took him onto the ice today for the first time. “We’ll determine where he belongs.”
Winnipeg Jets
Colin Miller will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks due to a fractured larynx.
The defenseman was hit in the throat by a puck late in the first period during a 4-2 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
“An unsafe scenario, yet (he’s) improving significantly,” Jets coach Arniel stated on Tuesday. “He’s present, he’s here (at the place).” “Clearly, he can’t take another hit; it’s even more than before.”
Miller will undergo evaluation again in two weeks.
“Today, he’s riding a bike,” Arniel stated. “He’s with the guys, speaks a bit softer, but ultimately he’s cheerful.” Basically, the main point is it’s a precaution at this stage and simply ensuring. “It needs to recover.”
Miller is one of three regular defensemen not in the lineup. Dylan Samberg (foot) and Haydn Fleury (lower body) are both on injured reserve. — Darrin Bauming..
Florida Panthers
Aaron Ekblad skated on the ice after the morning practice on Monday but was not active in a 3-1 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche.
Florida coach Paul Maurice did not reveal the defenseman’s injury after he missed practice on Sunday, stating only that he would be a “morning skate decision.”
Maurice mentioned that whatever Ekblad is facing “just came up” during a 3-2 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Ekblad was sidelined for the conclusion of the third period and was absent during overtime.
Niko Mikkola took part in the morning skate but did not play either. The defenseman has been absent for the last five games due to an upper-body injury.
On Sunday, the Panthers brought back defenseman Tobias Bjornfot from Charlotte of the American Hockey League.
Florida is set to visit the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET; MAX, truTV, TNT, SN1, TVAS). — George Richards
Vancouver Canucks
Dakota Joshua was assigned to injured reserve on Monday, backdated to Jan. 3.
The forward left the dressing room during the second period of a 3-0 defeat to the Nashville Predators on Friday after Canucks forward Teddy Blueger collided with Predators defenseman Roman Josi’s legs.
Joshua came back for the third and completed the game.
Thatcher Demko participated in the morning skate on Monday but did not suit up for the 5-4 overtime defeat against the Montreal Canadiens. Demko experienced back spasms during a 4-3 shootout victory against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, exiting in the second after being spun around in a collision with teammate Noah Juulsen.
The Canucks face off against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET; MNMT2, SN). — Sean Farrell
San Jose Sharks
Jake Walman took part in the morning skate but will not be playing against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday (10:30 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, NBCSCA, SN1).
Walman will be sidelined for his seventh consecutive game due to a lower-body injury he sustained in a 3-2 overtime defeat against the Edmonton Oilers on December 21.
“Joining us for the morning skate is a positive move,” remarked Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky, who hasn’t dismissed the possibility of a comeback when the team heads to the Utah Hockey Club on Friday.
“[He might] possibly [participate].” “We’ll need to complete practice tomorrow.”
Walman has 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 matches this season.
Forward Nico Sturm will be sidelined for his second consecutive game on Tuesday due to a lower-body injury.
“Warsofsky stated that it will require some time.” “It’s simply insufficient to step onto the ice.” — Max Miller
Minnesota Wild
Kirill Kaprizov has yet to start skating again and is still considered day to day due to a lower-body injury.
The forward has been absent from the Wild’s last five games since he last participated on Dec. 23, in a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Minnesota has a record of 4-1-0 in Kaprizov’s absence.
Jake Middleton participated in practice on Monday and may be available to play against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, FDSNNO, FDSNWI). The defenseman suffered an upper-body injury while blocking a shot just 37 seconds into the first period of a 7-1 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers on December 12.
“I’m uncertain about Jake.” “We’ll observe him while he skates now and then discuss with the trainers to determine his availability,” said Wild coach John Hynes on Tuesday. ” … He mentioned that it felt quite good, so we’ll check again today and then I’ll need to meet with the trainers to determine if he will be able to go or not.
Forwards Mats Zuccarello and Frederick Gaudreau were absent from practice on Monday, yet they are anticipated to participate in the game.
Jared Spurgeon (lower body) was put on injured reserve Monday, while defenseman Carson Lambos was called up from Iowa of the American Hockey League. Forwards Brendan Gaunce and Travis Boyd were additionally called up due to emergency circumstances.
Spurgeon, the captain of the Wild and a defenseman, has accumulated 13 points (four goals, nine assists) over 32 games. He played most recently on Dec. 31. — Jessi Pierce.
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