NHL Player News
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Mikael Granlund C | SJ
Sharks' Mikael Granlund: Exits late in loss
Granlund (upper body) left Wednesday's game versus the Stars in the third period, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky didn't have an update on Granlund's status. The center was pulled from the game late in the third period after a high hit, so it's likely he was in the concussion protocol. The injury leaves him in doubt for Thursday's game against the Blues. Givani Smith would likely draw into the lineup and Alexander Wennberg would move up if Granlund can't play Thursday. Prior to his exit, Granlund scored a shorthanded goal and added his 400th career assist in the 5-2 loss.
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Nils Lundkvist D | DAL
Stars' Nils Lundkvist : Sustains injury
Lundkvist won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Sharks due to a lower-body injury.
Lundkvist was injured in the second period, leaving the Stars to finish Wednesday's contest with five blueliners. The 24-year-old defenseman should be considered day-to-day for now. If he can't play Saturday versus the Lightning, Brendan Smith will likely rejoin the lineup. If the injury is significant, the Stars may call up a blueliner to replace Lundkvist.
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Matthew Knies LW | TOR
Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies: Exits Wednesday's game
Knies (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights.
Knies was injured on a Zach Whitecloud hit in the second period. The 22-year-old Knies had two goals and three assists over his previous six games before being held scoreless prior to his exit Wednesday. An update on his status should be available prior to the Maple Leafs' next game Sunday versus Utah.
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Juuse Saros G | NSH
Predators' Juuse Saros: Guarding goal Wednesday
Saros will protect the road goal versus the Kraken on Wednesday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Saros allowed three goals on 27 shots to defeat the Canucks on Sunday for his first win in his last three starts. The 29-year-old has had some rough moments this season, but he's allowed just 10 goals over his last five games despite a 2-2-1 record in that span. The Kraken have won four of their last six games with 18 goals scored in that span.
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Connor Ingram G | UTA
Hockey Club's Connor Ingram: Lands on IR
Ingram (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.
Ingram will now be out for at least three games due to the injury, including a back-to-back this weekend. Karel Vejmelka will take over as Utah's No. 1 goalie, and Jaxson Stauber could be in line for his first NHL action since the 2022-23 campaign during the team's four-game road trip.
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Josh Brown D | EDM
Oilers' Josh Brown: Sent down Wednesday
Brown was reassigned to AHL Bakersfield on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.
Brown has no points, three hits, four blocked shots and seven PIM over two appearances. The 30-year-old defenseman will return to Bakersfield as the Oilers seem likely to go back to a traditional six-defensemen lineup once winger Kasperi Kapanen is ready to make his team debut after being plucked off waivers from the Blues.
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Drew Commesso G | CHI
Blackhawks' Drew Commesso: Heads back to AHL
Commesso was reassigned to AHL Rockford on Wednesday.
Commesso served as backup to Arvid Soderblom for Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Ducks while Petr Mrazek was away from the team for personal reasons. The 22-year-old Commesso has yet to make his NHL debut, but he appears to be the top option for a recall whenever the Blackhawks need additional help in the crease.
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Seth Jarvis C | CAR
Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis: Ruled out against Philadelphia
Jarvis (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Flyers, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Tuesday that Jarvis was "very, very doubtful" for Wednesday's matchup, so it isn't surprising to see the 22-year-old ruled out. Jarvis didn't travel with the team to Philadelphia, but Brind'Amour indicated Wednesday that the right-shot winger could join the Hurricanes later in their road trip, which includes games against New Jersey on Thursday and against Columbus on Saturday.
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Pyotr Kochetkov G | CAR
Hurricanes' Pyotr Kochetkov: Set to guard road goal
Kochetkov is expected to start on the road against Philadelphia on Wednesday, according to Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
Kochetkov stopped 29 of 30 shots en route to a 4-1 win over St. Louis in his last start Sunday. He's 9-2-0 with a 2.42 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 11 outings this season. The Flyers rank 20th offensively with 2.79 goals per game.
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Travis Mitchell D | NYI
Islanders' Travis Mitchell: Heading back to AHL
Mitchell was returned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
Mitchell was recalled by the Islanders last Wednesday but didn't make his NHL debut during his week with the big club. He'll head back to the minors, where he's tallied a goal and three points over eight appearances with Bridgeport to begin the year.