Panthers' Ekman-Larsson Benched for Recovery
Calling all hockey fanatics! The Florida Panthers are giving their iron man, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, a much-needed breather. Buckle up for Tuesday's showdown without him as they face the Ottawa Senators. After a grueling sprint of 10 games in 17 days, the Panthers are switching things up, and it's rookie time for Uvis Balinskis. Coach Paul Maurice is betting big on the newbie—will this change spark a winning streak?
Capitals Crisis: Oshie's Gamble and Sandin's Setback
The Washington Capitals have hit a snag! T.J. Oshie's suiting up is a 50-50 shot for the tussle with the Detroit Red Wings. Nursing an upper-body mystery, could this be the break to end their six-game skid? And talk about bad luck—Rasmus Sandin is out and his return is hung up in the air. The Capitals' defense is hanging by a thread—are playoff dreams slipping away?
Devils' Duo: Hughes Out, Marino In
Jack Hughes takes a hit, and the New Jersey Devils are feeling the pain. Bracing for a clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs sans their ace is nothing short of a curveball. But it's not all doom and gloom—the Devils welcome back John Marino. Is this switcheroo their ace in the hole?
Comeback Alert: Dvorak Returns to Canadiens' Lineup
Missed Christian Dvorak on the ice? The Montreal Canadiens star is lacing up after battling a beast of an injury since December. As they gear up against the Philadelphia Flyers, is Dvorak the wildcard they've been waiting for? And while Arber Xhekaj's season wraps early with surgery, he's eyeing a triumphal return next season—a glimmer of hope for Habs fans.
Lightning's Sergachev Hits the Ice in Non-Contact Drills
Mikhail Sergachev's comeback trail is sparking excitement for the Tampa Bay Lightning! Healing from leg fractures, this blueliner's non-contact drills are a promising signal. Are the Bolts' playoff ambitions getting a power surge from Sergachev's spirit?
Senators' Stützle Sidelined for Panther Encounter
Ottawa Senators' lead scorer, Tim Stützle, is on the injury bench as they prep for the Panthers. With 70 points under his belt and counting, the Senators must rally without their star center. Can they carve a win and keep their spirits high in Sunnier climes?
NHL Player Updates: Injuries and Returns
Oliver Ekman-Larsson of the Florida Panthers will rest for a game after a busy schedule, paving the way for Uvis Balinskis to show his NHL mettle. The Capitals' T.J. Oshie may return from injury against the Red Wings, while Rasmus Sandin's injury could rule him out for the season. Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils is benched with an upper-body injury, though John Marino marks his return.
The Canadiens welcome back Christian Dvorak against the Flyers after a long injury hiatus, and Mikhail Sergachev of the Lightning hits the ice in a non-contact session, teasing a possible return despite being ruled out for the first playoff round. Tim Stützle of the Ottawa Senators will miss a second game due to an upper-body injury as the regular season races to its conclusion.
Stay up to date with player availability and game changes as the playoffs approach—catch all the details right here on Statbet.
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