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NHLSharks Lose Alex Wennberg Week-to-Week Just as Things Were Looking Up
San Jose Sharks center Alex Wennberg is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury, testing the depth of a surprisingly competitive roster.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
NHLJared Spurgeon Returns to Wild Lineup After Latest Stint on IR
Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is returning to the lineup against the Calgary Flames after missing four games with an upper-body injury.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLSenators Place Linus Ullmark on IR Because Ottawa Can't Have Nice Things
Linus Ullmark heads to injured reserve, leaving the Ottawa Senators to figure out their crease rotation just as the season gets going.InjuryRoster Move
NHLLinus Ullmark Leaves Senators Game Early, Sending Ottawa Back to the Goaltending Desert
Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark exited Wednesday's game against the Florida Panthers, raising immediate concerns given his recent injury history and the team's upcoming schedule.InjuryGame RecapBetting
NHLHurricanes Activate Seth Jarvis Off IR, Making the East's Best Team Even Scarier
The Carolina Hurricanes have activated star forward Seth Jarvis off injured reserve following his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery.InjuryRoster Move
NHLLogan Thompson Hits the Shelf as the Capitals' Season Teeters on the Brink
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is out day-to-day with an injury, dealing a massive blow to a team already struggling to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
NHLBruins Lock Up Marat Khusnutdinov With $4M AAV Extension Amid Roster Chaos
The Boston Bruins are signing forward Marat Khusnutdinov to a multi-year extension worth $4 million annually, securing vital center depth while dealing with a battered roster.ContractRoster MoveBreaking News
NHLLeafs Lose Jake McCabe to Undisclosed Injury in Blowout Win Over Blue Jackets
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe left Tuesday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an undisclosed injury, creating a massive hole on the team's blue line.InjuryGame RecapRoster Move
NHLQuinton Byfield Exits With Upper-Body Injury Because The Kings Can't Have Nice Things
Los Angeles Kings forward Quinton Byfield left Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals with an upper-body injury, raising immediate concerns given his history of playing through severe pain.InjuryAnalysis
NHLStars Lose Human Shield Esa Lindell to Lower-Body Injury Ahead of Bruins Matchup
Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot, leaving a massive hole in the team's penalty kill ahead of their game against the Boston Bruins.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NHLMatt Roy Returns to Capitals Lineup Just in Time to Face the Kings
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy is returning to the lineup against his former team, the Los Angeles Kings, after missing six games with a lower-body injury.InjuryRoster MoveGame Preview
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