our website Status Report: Jarry placed on injured reserve by Oilers
Injuries continue to disrupt NHL lineups as several key players face setbacks. Teams are adjusting their rosters, with some players nearing a return while others remain sidelined. The latest updates include changes in goal, defence, and forward positions across multiple clubs.
The New York Rangers will likely be without forward Patrick Kane for a third straight game due to an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, teammate Artemi Panarin could return on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers after missing a game with illness. In Panarin’s absence, rookie Gabe Perreault scored his first NHL goal, providing a bright spot for the team.
Goaltending shifts are also underway. The Minnesota Wild will start Calvin Pickard in net on Saturday after Tristan Jarry was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury from Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins. To bolster their options, the Wild recalled Connor Ingram from the AHL’s Bakersfield team. Defensive struggles persist for Minnesota, as Zach Bogosian and Daemon Hunt remain out with lower-body injuries. The Columbus Blue Jackets’ Jack Roslovic has been on long-term injured reserve since November 25, while Shea Theodore of the Vegas Golden Knights is listed as week to week with an upper-body issue. On a positive note, Ryan Leonard is making progress in his recovery from shoulder and facial injuries and may soon rejoin his team. However, Trevor Zegras is unlikely to play against the Flyers on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in Thursday’s match.
With multiple players either returning or still recovering, teams are shuffling their lineups to cope with injuries. The Rangers, Wild, and others will rely on depth players and call-ups to fill gaps. The situation highlights the ongoing impact of injuries on this season’s competition.
