NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Oilers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Maple Leafs and More

Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin is nearing a return, with coach Todd McLellan indicating he is in the day-to-day range.

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is currently in Munich receiving treatment for his injury from renowned sports doctor Dr. Müller-Wohlfahrt. Draisaitl mentioned it would "definitely take a few weeks" and expressed hope to help the team again if they advance far enough. Despite this treatment, his expected return timeline remains unchanged, with projections suggesting he will be out until the end of the regular season. Auston Matthews notably visited the same doctor last season.

Los Angeles Kings forward Joel Armia returned to the lineup last night after missing the previous 10 games with a back injury.

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Ottawa Senators defenseman Dennis Gilbert left last night’s game in the third period after taking a hit from Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Shea exited last night’s game with an upper-body injury.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Vincent Desharnais missed last night’s game due to an upper-body injury.

Sharks forward Ryan Reaves did not return to the game after a first-period altercation, where he dislocated his finger. Trainers were seen resetting it on the bench.

Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann was sidelined yesterday with a lower-body injury. Meanwhile, Kraken forward Eeli Tolvanen returned to the lineup after missing the last two games with a lower-body injury.

St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker is expected to be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly missed last night’s game and is listed as day-to-day.

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz departed during warmups last night after being struck in the throat by a puck. He was transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure for imaging but has since been released and traveled home with the team.