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Demko (lower-body) will join Vancouver on their upcoming road trip.

Given Demko's injury history over the past few seasons, there is always extra concern when he is sidelined, but he appears to be on track with his original two-to-three week timeline and could return to the lineup as early as this week. Kevin Lankinen has showcased mixed results for the Canucks, who will be eagerly awaiting the return of their number-one netminder.

Thatcher Demko
Marchenko (upper-body) is out vs. Washington on Monday.

Marchenko will be further evaluated after exiting the Blue Jackets' morning skate early on Monday with an upper-body injury and will not play in their game against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Marchenko has been terrific this season and his offense will be sorely missed. He has 22 points (8G / 14A) and 65 shots in 22 games this season.

Kirill Marchenko
Kucherov (undisclosed) will play on Monday vs. Philadelphia after leaving last game with an injury.

Kucherov exited Tampa Bay's most recent game in the first period due to an undisclosed injury, but he will suit up on Monday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 32-year-old Kucherov has been solid after a slower-than-usual start to the season, scoring 12 points (6G / 6A) in his last nine games. Tampa Bay will be without Brayden Point (undisclosed) on Monday and will rely heavily on Kucherov to distribute their offense.

Nikita Kucherov
Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) has a chance to return on Tuesday vs. Dallas.

Nugent-Hopkins has been sidelined since November 8th due to an undisclosed injury, but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Dallas Stars. Despite a subpar start to the season for the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins provided ample production before his injury, scoring 16 points (5G / 11A) in 16 games. The 32-year-old forward is pacing for only the second point-per-game season of his career.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Ekblad (upper-body) is taking part in morning skate and is expected to return vs. Nashville on Monday.

Ekblad did not play in Florida's most recent game, but he should return to the lineup on Monday against the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old Ekblad has struggled offensively this season, with five points (1G / 4A) in 20 games (0.25 PTS/G), and only three points (0G / 3A) in his last 17. He entered this season with 380 points (118G / 262A) in 732 career games (0.52 PTS/G).

Aaron Ekblad
McCabe (upper-body) is expected to be fine vs. Columbus on Wednesday.

McCabe exited Toronto's most recent game in the second period due to an upper-body injury, but he is expected to be ready to suit up on Wednesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 32-year-old McCabe is averaging 21:16 time-on-ice, recording 53 blocks, 30 hits, and 10 points (3G / 7A) in 22 games this season.

Jake McCabe
Point (undisclosed) is out on Monday vs. Philadelphia and questionable for Wednesday.

Point was limited to only 11:29 time-on-ice in Tampa Bay's most recent game, exiting the contest with an undisclosed injury, and will miss at least one game, beginning with Monday's contest against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 29-year-old Point has established himself as one of the NHL's premier goal scorers, with 267 points (139G / 128A) in 240 games over his previous three seasons. That said, he has started the 2025-26 season miserably by his elite standards, recording 11 points (3G / 8A) and a -10 plus/minus through 21 games.

Brayden Point
Glass (undisclosed) will return vs. Detroit on Monday.

Glass only lasted one full game in a return from an upper-body injury before reaggravating it and missing another 12 days. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season. He returns to the lineup on Monday, replacing Juho Lammikko, against the Detroit Red Wings.

Cody Glass
Trocheck (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. St. Louis on Monday.

Trocheck has already missed 14 games this season due to an upper-body injury, and could be at risk of missing another, questionable for Monday's game against the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old Trocheck has been solid in limited action this season, recording seven points (3G / 4A) and 35 hits, but he only has 11 shots through nine games.

Vincent Trocheck
Rust (illness) did not practice on Monday.

Rust did not practice on Monday due to an illness, and it's unclear if he will be ready to suit up when the Penguins return to action on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 33-year-old Rust is averaging a career-high 20:09 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 19 games this season.

Bryan Rust
Dowd (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. Columbus on Monday.

Dowd has not played the previous three games for the Capitals, but could return to the lineup on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 35-year-old Dowd is averaging 15:08 time-on-ice and has five points (1G / 4A) in 19 games this season.

Nic Dowd
Marchenko (undisclosed) left morning skate early and will be a game-time decision vs. Washington on Monday.

Marchenko will be further evaluated after exiting the Blue Jackets' morning skate early on Monday and is questionable for their game against the Washington Capitals. The 25-year-old Marchenko has been terrific this season, and his offense will be sorely missed if he is not able to suit up. He has 22 points (8G / 14A) and 65 shots in 22 games this season.

Kirill Marchenko
Glass (upper-body) is taking part in morning line rushes and is expected to return vs. Detroit on Monday.

Glass only lasted one full game in a return from an upper-body injury before reaggravating it and missing another 12 days. The 26-year-old Glass has three points (3G / 0A) in 10 games this season. He should return to the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings.

Cody Glass
Quick (lower-body) is not practicing on Monday and is being further evaluated by New York's medical staff.

Quick has been excellent in a supporting role this season, posting an absurd 1.69 GAA and .944 SV% in six games this season (3-3-0). The veteran 39-year-old goalie saved 31 of 34 shots (.912 SV%) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. He was absent from practice on Monday as we await further news from the Rangers regarding the severity, or lack thereof, of his injury.

Jonathan Quick