Hughes did not play in Vancouver's most recent game and will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday for a second consecutive contest. The 26-year-old Hughes showed no signs of injury in his most recent game, tallying two assists and playing 26:25 time-on-ice. Filip Hronek has filled in on Vancouver's top powerplay unit in the interim, but Hughes is not expected to be sidelined for long.

Pesce exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche in the first period after only 6:07 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 30-year-old defenseman has been a stabilizing force on New Jersey's blueline, averaging 19:39 time-on-ice and scoring three points (0G / 3A) in nine games. Seamus Casey draws into the Devils' lineup on Tuesday, filling in for Pesce on the blueline.

Klingberg has not played since October 14th but will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 33-year-old Klingberg had been productive from the blueline early in his tenure with the Sharks, scoring two points (1G / 1A), both on the powerplay, in his first three games. He is expected to return to his spot on the team's top powerplay unit.

Gaudette was limited to only 6:39 time-on-ice in San Jose's most recent game, exiting the contest due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old Gaudette will not play on Tuesday, with Jeff Skinner drawing into the lineup as his replacement. Gaudette has four points (3G / 1A) in nine games this season. His injury is considered more than day-to-day.

Lowry underwent hip surgery earlier in the offseason with a five-to-six month recovery timeline. The 32-year-old Lowry practiced on Tuesday as he nears his 2025-26 season debut after putting up 16 goals, 34 points and a +18 plus/minus in 73 games played in 2024-25.

Harkins played 62 games with the Ducks last season, scoring six points (2G / 4A), but an upper-body injury has delayed his debut with the team in 2025-26. The 28-year-old is expected to suit up on a line with Ross Johnston and Sam Colangelo.

After a five-point effort last Thursday (2G / 3A), Granlund suffered a lower-body injury in his next game, exiting the contest after only 6:07 time-on-ice. The 33-year-old Finnish forward is in his first season with the Ducks and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.

Neighbours scored two goals in the Blues' 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, but seemingly aggravated a right leg injury. He did not play on Monday and is expected to miss at least five weeks before being reevaluated. The 23-year-old Neighbours had seven points (6G / 1A) in eight games this season before his injury.

Leddy exited last Thursday's game early in the first period after only 1:44 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 34-year-old veteran defenseman has two points (0G / 2A) in seven games and will be sidelined for at least one more game before he is eligible to return. Sam Dickinson has been in the lineup as Leddy's replacement.

Mancini was limited to only 8:18 time-on-ice in Vancouver's 4-3 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, ending the contest with an undisclosed injury. The 23-year-old defenseman was averaging 10:32 time-on-ice in five games before his injury. Vancouver recalled Tom Willander from Abbotsford (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Blackwood appears to be nearing a return from a lower-body injury after being sent to the Colorado Eagles (AHL) on a conditioning loan at the beginning of last week. Scott Wedgewood has played well to start the season, filling in for Blackwood, but the team will be eager to have the services of Blackwood back in their lineup after posting a 22-12-3 record last season, alongside a 2.33 GAA and .913 SV% last season after being acquired from San Jose.

Mikheyev record an assist in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings but was limited to only 11:55 time-on-ice, exiting the game with an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old forward has five points (3G / 2A) in nine games and his status is uncertain for Tuesday's game against the Ottawa Senators.

Bertuzzi did not play in Chicago's most recent game and his status is uncertain for Tuesday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a successful start to his 2025-26 campaign, with two goals, six points and 17 SOG in his first 8 games played.

Back has been battling an upper-body injury since training camp and finally made his season debut on Sunday, but will return to the sidelines after reaggravating the injury. The 25-year-old Back played 8:28 time-on-ice and scored a goal. Kyle Capobianco will draw into the Stars' lineup as the team goes with an 11-7 formation.

Foligno did not play in Minnesota's most recent game, tending to an upper-body injury, but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old Foligno has zero points, 29 hits, and a -7 plus/minus through nine games this season.

Wood suffered a scary injury in the Blue Jackets third game of the season, exiting early after an errant stick caught him directly in his eye. Despite the scary scene, Wood avoided a significant injury and will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Zach Aston-Reese will serve as a healthy scratch to accommodate Wood's return.

Jarnkrok showed no signs of an injury in Toronto's most recent game but he was absent from practice on Monday with a lower-body injury. He is considered day-to-day and will not play on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 34-year-old Jarnkrok is averaging 11:15 time-on-ice and has three points (3G / 0A) in eight games this season.

Kesselring left the Sabres' preseason game on October 1st after aggravating an injury that he'd been dealing with throughout camp and has been sidelined since. The 25-year-old Kesselring was acquired with Josh Doan in a trade that sent JJ Peterka to the Utah Mammoth in the offseason. Kesslering has the potential to be a top-four defenseman as shown by his seven goals, 29 points, 89 PIMs and 150 SOG in 82 GP with Utah in 2024-25. He makes his Sabres debut on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ristolainen's 2024-25 season was cut short due to a ruptured right triceps tendon, but he is making progress and could return towards the end of November. The 30-year-old is entering his 13th NHL season and has not completed a full 82-game season since 2015-16. Before his injury last season, he had four goals, 19 points and 100 SOG across 63 games played.

Bertuzzi did not play in Chicago's most recent game and his status is uncertain for Tuesday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a successful start to his 2025-26 campaign, with two goals, six points and 17 SOG in his first 8 games played.