NHL Injury Report

Injuries

Injuries Table
Player Team Date of Injury Injury Type Injury Note
Matthew PoitrasBoston BruinsSat, Jan 27, 2024ShoulderThe Boston Bruins placed F Matthew Poitras on long-term injured reserve.
Mattias SamuelssonBuffalo SabresWed, Jan 24, 2024Upper bodyThe Buffalo Sabres placed D Mattias Samuelsson on Injured Reserve.
Jake BeanCalgary FlamesFri, Apr 5, 2024HandBean suffered a broken hand in Thursday's (Apr. 4) game against the Islanders and will miss the rest of the season.
Jesper FastCarolina HurricanesFri, Apr 19, 2024Upper bodyFast will miss the remainder of the playoffs with an upper body injury. Still has no update or status for return
Taylor HallChicago BlackhawksSat, Nov 18, 2023KneeThe Blackhawks announced that Hall underwent successful surgery on his right ACL in (Oct. 2023), but no definite date on a return.
Gabriel LandeskogColorado AvalancheThu, Sep 22, 2022KneeThe Avalanche announced Landeskog is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season. There is no return date or update on status for the 2024-2025 season.
Artturi LehkonenColorado AvalancheThu, May 23, 2024ShoulderLehkonen is expected to undergo a shoulder procedure according to general manager Chris MacFarland, Brennan Vogt of The-Rink.com reports.
Valeri NichushkinColorado AvalancheMon, May 13, 2024NHLPANichushkin was placed in Stage 3 of the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program and suspended for a minimum of six months without pay for violating the terms of Stage 2, the NHL and NHLPA announced.
Logan O'ConnorColorado AvalancheWed, Mar 6, 2024HipThe Colorado Avalanche placed O'Connor on injured reserve Monday (Mar. 25), per CapFriendly.
Kent JohnsonColumbus Blue JacketsThu, Feb 29, 2024ShoulderThe Columbus Blue Jackets placed F Kent Johnson on injured reserve.
Patrik LaineColumbus Blue JacketsThu, Dec 14, 2023PersonalLaine entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be out indefinitely.
Pheonix CopleyLos Angeles KingsFri, Dec 15, 2023KneeThe Kings announced that Copley underwent surgery for a torn ACL and is out for the season.
Marcus FolignoMinnesota WildThu, Mar 28, 2024UndisclosedFoligno will undergo season-ending surgery according to Michael Russo of The Athletic.
Sam HentgesMinnesota WildMon, Oct 9, 2023UndisclosedThe Minnesota Wild placed F Sam Hentges on Injured Reserve.
Arber XhekajMontreal CanadiensMon, Apr 8, 2024ShoulderXhekaj will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder on Tuesday (Apr. 9).
Nathan BastianNew Jersey DevilsThu, Feb 22, 2024Upper bodyThe New Jersey Devils placed F Nathan Bastian on Injured Reserve.
Scott MayfieldNew York IslandersSat, Feb 24, 2024Lower-BodyThe New York Islanders announced D Scott Mayfield had successful season-ending surgery.
Ryan EllisPhiladelphia FlyersWed, Oct 11, 2023Lower BodyThe Philadelphia Flyers placed D Ryan Ellis on Injured Reserve.
Noel AcciariPittsburgh PenguinsSun, Mar 24, 2024Lower bodyThe Pittsburgh Penguins placed Acciari on Injured Reserve.
Ryan GravesPittsburgh PenguinsThu, Mar 28, 2024ConcussionThe Pittsburgh Penguins placed D Ryan Graves on the Injured Reserve.
Matt NietoPittsburgh PenguinsSat, Dec 2, 2023KneeNieto (knee) sustained an undisclosed injury while rehabbing from his knee surgery. The center could find himself heading back under the knife ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Matt BenningSan Jose SharksTue, Dec 12, 2023Lower BodyThe Sharks announced that Benning's estimated time of recovery is approximately five months.
Logan CoutureSan Jose SharksThu, Jun 13, 2024GroinCouture (groin) is feeling better and hopes to resume skating in July, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Ty EmbersonSan Jose SharksThu, Feb 29, 2024Lower bodyThe San Jose Sharks announced D Ty Emberson is not expected to play again this season after head coach David Quinn told reporters Monday (Mar. 25), per Max Miller of The Hockey News.
Vitek VanecekSan Jose SharksMon, Feb 12, 2024Lower BodySharks GM Mike Grier said he expects Vanecek to be healthy to start the 2024-2025 season.
Vince DunnSeattle KrakenTue, Apr 16, 2024Upper-BodyDunn is expected to miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season.
Torey KrugSt. Louis BluesTue, Jul 16, 2024AnkleKrug has been diagnosed with pre-arthritic changes in his left ankle and will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks.
Oskar SundqvistSt. Louis BluesMon, Mar 25, 2024ACLThe Blues announced that Sundqvist will undergo surgery on his right knee and be re-evaluated in six months.
Bobby McMannToronto Maple LeafsTue, Apr 16, 2024Lower-BodyMcMann is making strides in his recovery but is not close to returning to action, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Brock BoeserVancouver CanucksMon, May 20, 2024Blood clottingBoeser is OUT indefinitely and will not play in Monday's (May 20) game versus Edmonton.
Tucker PoolmanVancouver CanucksMon, Oct 9, 2023HeadThe Vancouver Canucks placed D Tucker Poolman on Injured Reserve.
Nicklas BackstromWashington CapitalsWed, Nov 1, 2023HipThe Washington Capitals placed F Nicklas Backstrom on Injured Reserve.