Kreider did not play on Monday and will miss a second game on Wednesday but is not expected to be out of the lineup for long. The 33-year-old Kreider hasn't been his usual productive self, with only nine points (9G / 0A) in 19 games this season, highlighted by a stretch of only one point (1G / 0A) in his previous six games.
Thompson has missed the last five games but will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, Thompson was off to a terrific start to the 2024-25 campaign, with 18 points (11G / 7A) in 15 games.
McCarron will miss a third straight game on Wednesday and has been placed on Injured Reserve. The 29-year-old McCarron is averaging 12:24 time-on-ice, recording four points (2G / 2A) and a -11 plus/minus in 18 games this season.
Lundell is battling an upper-body injury, and his status for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs is up in the air. The 23-year-old Lundell has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 22 games this season, pacing for a career-high, but has been held off the scoresheet in seven of his last eight.
Lizotte missed the first 11 games of the season with a concussion, played the next six, and has been out for five straight with another concussion. The 26-year-old Lizotte has two points (2G / 0A) in seven games this season.
The extent of Lyon's injury is unknown, but he will not be able to suit on Wednesday, resulting in the Red Wings recalling Ville Husso from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) to serve as Cam Talbot's backup. The 31-year-old Lyon has been solid between the pipes for the Red Wings this season, posting a 2.74 GAA and .911 SV% in nine appearances (4-4-0).
Cam Atkinson enter the lineup on Wednesday, replacing Chaffee, who is battling an undisclosed ailment. The 26-year-old Chaffee has provided depth offense for Tampa Bay this season, scoring nine points (5G / 4A) in 20 games while averaging 13:04 time-on-ice.
Drouin already missed 16 consecutive games this season due to injury and just made his return to the lineup on November 15th. He was starting to come to form, with four points (2G / 2A) in his last three games, but will unfortunately return to a familiar place on the sidelines.
Broberg has missed the last 11 games with a knee injury he suffered on November 2nd. The 23-year-old was a full participant in Tuesday's practice but likely won't play Wednesday in New Jersey. Head coach Jim Montgomery didn't want to speculate on Broberg's return, but it seems it could be as soon as Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Matheson was a surprise scratch for Tuesday's game, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. We should receive an update on his status before Montreal's game in Columbus on Wednesday. Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup in his absence.
Kochetkov left Saturday's game in overtime following a collision with Zach Werenski. The Hurricanes recalled Yaniv Perets from Chicago (AHL) on Sunday, who has served as the backup to Spencer Martin since Kochetkov's absence. Martin will likely tend the twine again on Wednesday but the 25-year-old Kochetkov could be ready to suit up this weekend.
Chaffee exited Monday's 8-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche after playing only 9:55 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Chaffee has been productive from a limited role for Tampa Bay this season, scoring nine points (5G / 4A) while averaging 13:04 time-on-ice in 20 games.
Chytil exited last Thursday's game after playing 9:37 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury and has not played since. The 25-year-old Chytil has battled injuries the past two seasons but was having a strong 2024-25 campaign with nine points (4G / 5A) in 15 games. Jonny Brodzinski has drawn into the lineup since Chytil's absence.
Kreider did not play on Monday against the St. Louis Blues but is not expected to be out of the lineup for long. The 33-year-old Kreider hasn't been his usual productive self, with only nine points (9G / 0A) in 19 games this season, highlighted by a a stretch of only one point (1G / 0A) in his previous six games.
The 21-year-old Sillinger already has 240 NHL games to his name and has been productive this season, scoring 12 points (3G / 9A) in 20 contests while averaging a career-high 18:06 time-on-ice. He will not play on Wednesday due to an upper-body injury.
Matthews has missed eight games due to an upper-body injury but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs return to action on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. Before his injury, Matthews was off to a slower-than-usual start to the 2024-25 campaign but had six points (2G / 4A) in his last five games.
L'Heureux was on the receiving end of an illegal cross-check from Timo Meier and exited the game late in the third period. Meier was given a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct. An update on L'Heureux should be provided ahead of the Predators' next game on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Lauzon exited Monday's 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils after playing only 9:11 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old Lauzon has one point (0G / 1A), 31 blocks, and 103 hits in 22 games this season.
Thompson has missed the last five games but has stated he is ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild. Before his injury, Thompson was off to a terrific start to the 2024-25 campaign, with 18 points (11G / 7A) in 15 games.
Zub missed nine games earlier this season with an unrelated injury and will return to the sidelines indefinitely due to a fractured foot. The 29-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has battled injuries the last two seasons, limited to 53 and 69 games respectively. In a corresponding movie, Ottawa recalled Donovan Sebrango from the Belleville Senators (AHL).
