Tuch left Saturday's blowout win over the Rangers with an undisclosed injury but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. The Sabres did state post game that they were not "too concerned" about the injury so it is not expected to keep the 28-year-old out long-term. The 28-year-old Tuch is averaging 19:21 time-on-ice and has 43 points (19G / 24A) in 55 games this season.
Eriksson Ek recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings but has been placed on Injured Reserve and is considered week-to-week even though will not be eligible to return until, at earliest, March 2nd against the Boston Bruins. Already without Kirill Kaprizov (lower body), Minnesota can ill-afford to lose Eriksson Ek's offensive production. The 28-year-old Eriksson Ek has 24 points (9G / 15A) in 42 games this season.
Martin has not played since January 16 and has been placed on Injured Reserve with a lower-body injury, likely so the Islanders can accommodate a roster spot for Noah Dobson. The 35-year-old Martin is averaging 7:47 time-on-ice, recording one point (0G / 1A) and 68 hits in 24 games this season.
Hughes missed Vancouver's final four games before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off and has not played two straight since the NHL resumed it's activities, but he will likely return on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 25-year-old Hughes is amid another Norris trophy caliber season, posting 59 points (14G / 45A) in 47 games.
Liljegren was limited to only 11:21 time-on-ice is Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames and will not play on Monday due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old defenseman is averaging 17:59 time-on-ice and has nine points (4G / 5A) in 45 games this season. Marc-Edouard Vlasic will draw into the lineup as Liljegren's replacement.
Lauko has not played since February 4th but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 24-year-old Czech forward is averaging 9:56 time-on-ice and has five points (2G / 3A) in 33 games this season.
Copp was limited to only 10:20 time-on-ice in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild and did not play in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks due to an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Copp is averaging 14:42 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (10G / 13A) in 56 games this season. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday morning. In a corresponding move, the Red Wings have recalled Sheldon Dries from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
Rasmussen was limited to only 8:02 time-on-ice before exiting Sunday's 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old Rasmussen scored a goal on Sunday before exiting the contest, snapping a six-game pointless skid. He has 16 points (9G / 7A) in 56 games this season.
Zucker did not practice on Monday and will be sorely missed if he misses any playing time. The 33-year-old Zucker is amid one of the best offensive campaigns of his career, scoring 44 points (18G / 26A) in 53 games this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) during a five-game point streak.
The Jets opted to give Connor Hellebuyck some extra rest of the weekend, but he is expected to return to the crease on Monday, resulting in Kahkonen returning to the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The 28-year-old Kahkonen has a 3.34 GAA and .885 SV in 20 games with Manitoba this season (6-13-0).
Tkachuk suffered an undisclosed injury as a member of USA's team in the 4-Nations Face Off. He saw limited ice-time in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Canada and will has been sidelined since. The 27-year-old Tkachuk has 57 points (22G / 35A) in 52 games this season. The team has not provided concrete details on his injury aside from them expecting him back in the lineup before the conclusion of the season.
Copp was limited to only 10:20 time-on-ice in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild and did not play in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks due to an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Copp is averaging 14:42 time-on-ice, recording 23 points (10G / 13A) in 56 games this season. In a corresponding move, the Red Wings have recalled Sheldon Dries from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL).
