NHL Player News

Hyry (lower body) is highly unlikely to play in Game 6 versus the Wild on Thursday, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Head coach Glen Gulutzan doesn't expect to have the 25-year-old available for an elimination game Thursday. Hyry's absence opens the door for Michael Bunting or Adam Erne to draw into the lineup, though Radek Faksa and Oskar Back are most likely to pick up Hyry's defensive minutes.

Ostlund's lower-body injury reportedly doesn't look good according to head coach Lindy Ruff, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports Tuesday.

Ostlund was hurt in a first-period collision in Tuesday's Game 5. With that update, it seems unlikely that he'll play in Game 6 on Friday. Josh Dunne and Tanner Pearson are the healthy extras up front for the Sabres, but Josh Norris (undisclosed) could be an option as well if he gets healthy in time to play Friday.

Brodin (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Stars.

Brodin blocked a Mikko Rantanen shot in the second period, and it took a bite out of the Minnesota defenseman. It's unclear if Brodin will be able to shake off the lower-body issue in time for Thursday's Game 6 in Minnesota. If he can't play, Daemon Hunt or Jeff Petry would likely draw into the lineup.

Henrique (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Ducks, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Henrique's absence will reach four games, and with the Oilers facing elimination, it's looking doubtful he'll be back in the first round. The 36-year-old will only get to play again if the Oilers are able to find a win without him Tuesday.

Dickinson (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Ducks, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

Dickinson continues to be labeled a game-time decision due to a nagging injury. The 30-year-old is slated for third-line duties and penalty-killing minutes. He'll be suiting up for the third time in this first-round series, having collected two goals and an assist over his last two appearances.

McDavid (ankle) is slated to be in the lineup in Game 5 versus the Ducks on Tuesday, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports.

McDavid has been bothered by an ankle injury sustained in Game 2, but it's no surprise he'll gut it out to try to help the Oilers stave off elimination. Expect the superstar center to take on his usual heavy minutes in a top-line role and on the first power-play unit. He has earned a goal and three assists over four contests in this first-round series.

Hyry (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Wild.

It's not exactly clear when Hyry sustained the injury, but he was ruled out during the second period. The 25-year-old can be considered day-to-day until further information is provided. If he misses Thursday's Game 6 in Minnesota, Michael Bunting or Adam Erne would be candidates to enter the lineup, with Oskar Back likely to slide over to center from the wing.

Ostlund sustained a lower-body injury in the first period of Game 5 versus the Bruins on Tuesday and will not return.

Ostlund appeared to be favoring his left leg after a collision with Casey Mittelstadt. The 22-year-old Ostlund attempted to skate it off during a TV timeout, but he was unable to stay in the game. The silver lining is that this injury isn't related to the upper-body injury that recently cost him 12 contests before he made his playoff debut in Game 3 of this series. He'll be day-to-day until the Sabres provide additional information.

Wallstedt will defend the road net against the Stars in Game 5 on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Wallstedt is coming off a 43-save performance in Game 4's 3-2 overtime win over Dallas on Saturday. He has posted a 2-2 record in Minnesota's first-round series with a playoff-leading 130 saves on 140 shots.

Trenin (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Stars, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

Trenin took line rushes on the fourth line, while Nico Sturm was on the ice but didn't participate. Barring a late scratch, Trenin will be back in the lineup following a two-game absence. He'll be a solid source of hits but isn't expected to add much offense.