Hischier practiced for the first time since suffering an oblique injury on a hit from Nick Suzuki on January 25th. Hischier's return to practice suggests that he will play Saturday vs. the Stars, but expect an official update in the days leading up to their first game back.
Markstrom was placed on IR on Tuesday, but it was retroactive to January 22nd, meaning he's eligible to return whenever he is healthy enough. Markstrom was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering the injury. He is four weeks into his initial 4-to-6 week timeline, so it looks like Markstrom is precisely on schedule.
Wilsby missed the final two games before the 4Nations break, but was back at practice on Tuesday, suggesting that he'll be available for Saturday's game vs. the Avalanche. Wilsby has five points (1G / 4A) in 23 games this season.
Evangelista missed the final three games before the 4Nations break, but was back at practice on Tuesday, suggesting that he'll be available for Saturday's game vs. the Avalanche. Evangelista has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 41 games this season.
Jankowski missed the final nine games before the 4Nations break, but was back at practice on Tuesday, suggesting that he'll be available for Saturday's game vs. the Avalanche. Jankowski has just eight points (3G / 5A) in 37 games this season.
Moser has not played since mid-December due to a lower-body injury but will likely return to the lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Moser had been productive from the blueline for Tampa Bay this season, averaging 19:54 time-on-ice and recording 10 points (2G / 8A) and a 13 plus/minus rating in 27 games.
Rust missed Pittsburgh's final game before the 4-Nations Face Off due to an undisclosed injury, but will likely return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 32-year-old winger last appeared on February 7th and had 13 points in his previous 13 games. Across 48 games played this season, Rust is third on the Penguins in scoring with 20 goals and 42 points.
Malkin has been out since January 25th due to an upper-body injury but was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday and will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. The 38-year-old will make a welcome addition back to the Penguin's lineup adding his nine goals and 34 points in 47 games played this season.
Lowry missed eight straight games due to an upper-body injury before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, but appears ready to return to the lineup after practicing in full on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Lowry has 26 points (11G / 15A) in 26 games this season. The Jets return to action on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues.
Fabbro did not play the previous three games for the Blue Jackets due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return to action on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 26-year-old Fabbro is averaging 20:22 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (4G / 9A), 96 blocks, and 44 hits in 37 games this season.
Labanc has been in and out of the lineup for the Blue Jackets the past several weeks and will be sidelined indefinitely due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 34 games this season but has only two points (1G / 1A) in his last 21 games.
Jenner underwent shoulder surgery before the start of the season and appears to be nearing his season debut after participating at practice on Wednesday. The Blue Jackets' captain has battled injuries the previous several seasons but always has a physical impact when he's in the lineup. He had 22 goals, 35 points, 119 hits, and 155 SOG in 58 games in 2023-24.
Marchenko's jaw broke at the beginning of February when an arrant puck hit him while he was sitting on the bench. Most players typically take six to eight weeks before returning from a broken jaw, so his presence at practice on Wednesday was welcoming and surprising. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Marchenko was having a breakout season, scoring 55 points (21G / 34A) in 53 games.
Kucherov was a late scratch in Tampa Bay's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, tending to an upper-body injury, but was back at practice on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Kucherov is having another incredible season, among the league leaders offensively, with 82 points (25G / 57A) in 52 games this season. Tampa Bay returns to action on February 23rd against the Seattle Kraken.
Crevier had missed Chicago's previous three games before the Four Nations break but returned to practice Tuesday and is a possibility to return on Saturday in Columbus. The 23-year-old defenseman will tie his career high in games played (24) if he does dress on Saturday.
Dickinson had already missed Chicagos' previous two contests before the break and is now expected to remain out for 2-to-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The 29-year-old centre will be missed in Chicago's already weak lineup, having seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season.
Bahl had missed Calgary's previous eight games due to an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Tuesday as a full participant. The towering 24-year-old defenseman has taken a step forward offensively this season, with two goals, 14 points, 51 SOG and 29 PIMs in 47 games before his injury.
Zary has missed the last 15 games with a lower-body injury but his participation in Tuesday's practice suggests that he'll play Sunday vs. the Sharks. Zary, who was skating with Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman in practice, has 10 goals and 12 assists (22 points) in 40 games this season.
Malenstyn missed the final game before the 4Nations break and was absent from the first practice after the break. Malenstyn is considered questionable for Saturday until he returns to practice.
Anaheim's captain returned to practice on Tuesday after missing the Ducks' previous win over Dallas due to illness. The 34-year-old bruiser is expected to play on Saturday vs. Buffalo and should slot back into Anaheim's top pairing. Through 53 games in 2024-25, he has a goal, 12 points, a +1 plus/minus and 62 PIMS.
