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Chytil (undisclosed) will not play in Calgary on Thursday and is still considered day-to-day.

Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.

Filip Chytil
Nurse (upper-body) is a possibility to return on Saturday vs. New York.

Nurse was on the receiving end of an illegal check to the head by Toronto's Ryan Reaves on Saturday. Reaves was given a five-minute major penalty and has been suspended for five games. The 29-year-old Nurse, who has nine points (2G / 7A) in 18 games this season, could return to the lineup on Saturday against the New York Rangers.

Darnell Nurse
Hyman (undisclosed) is out vs. Minnesota on Thursday and is expected to be out for 4-7 days.

Hyman is battling an undisclosed ailment and will miss his first game of the season on Thursday. The 32-year-old Hyman, coming off a career-best 54 goal campaign, has struggled in the 2024-25 campaign, with only eight points (3G / 5A) in eight games. New acquired Kasperi Kapanen, claimed from waivers yesterday, will draw into the lineup to make his Oilers debut.

Zach Hyman
Granlund (upper-body) will play on Thursday in St. Louis after leaving Wednesday's game late due to injury.

Granlund left Wednesday's game late in the third period. He was eager to get in the mix for an offensive zone faceoff but was forced out of the game by a concussion spotter. Evidently, he was no worse for wear as he will be in the lineup on Thursday.

Mikael Granlund
Andersen will undergo a procedure to his knee and is expected to be out for 8-12 weeks.

Originally expected to be a minor injury, the Hurricanes have revealed that Andersen will be sidelined for approximately 8-12 weeks after undergoing a procedure on his knee. Pyotr Kochetkov has filled in admirably in Andersen's absence and should continue to do so with Spencer Martin as his backup.

Frederik Andersen
Johnson (shoulder) has been activated from IR and is expected to return on Thursday.

Johnson has not played since October 17th due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 22-year-old Johnson showed signs of a true breakout campaign before his injury, with two goals and three assists in his first four games. The Blue Jackets loaned Mikael Pyyhtia to the Cleveland Monsters (AHL) to accommodate Johnson's return.

Kent Johnson
Granlund left Wednesday’s game vs. Dallas late with an undisclosed injury and did not return.

Granlund left Wednesday's game late in the third period. He was eager to get in the mix for an offensive zone faceoff but was forced out of the game by a concussion spotter. That said, there is no update on his status.

Mikael Granlund
Thompson (lower-body) skated on Wednesday but is not yet ready to return to the Sabres' lineup.

Thompson will not play on Wednesday but should play on Friday or Saturday, at the latest, per Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff. The 27-year-old Thompson has been off to a terrific start to the 2024-25 campaign, with 18 points (11G / 7A) in 15 games, and could return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.

Tage Thompson
Tuch (undisclosed) is a game-time decision on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

Tuch was absent from the morning skate on Wednesday but is expected to play, per head coach Lindy Ruff. Tuch has been tremendous this season for the Sabres, averaging a career-high 20:01 time-on-ice and has 17 points (5G / 12A) in 18 games this season.

Alex Tuch
Jones (right foot) will be out for approximately four weeks.

Jones did not play the last two games and will be out of the lineup for approximately four more weeks. Jones was enjoying a semi-productive season with the Blackhawks, averaging 25:43 time-on-ice and scoring 10 points (2G / 8A) in 17 games. Alex Vlasic has been serving as the quarterback on the top powerplay unit in Jones' absence.

Seth Jones
Vanecek (upper-body) travelled on San Jose's road trip but is still considered day-to-day.

Vanecek is not ready to return to the lineup but appears to be making progress. Mackenzie Blackwood started on Monday and will again on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars with Yaroslav Askarov as the backup.

Vitek Vanecek
Georgiev (upper-body) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and is "an option" to start on Thursday.

Georgiev was placed on Injured Reserve earlier today, retroactive to November 13th, but could be an option between the pipes on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. If Georgiev is unable to go, expect Justus Annunen to get the start for Colorado.

Alexandar Georgiev
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