Labanc has been in and out of the lineup for the Blue Jackets the past several weeks and will be sidelined indefinitely due to an upper-body injury. The 29-year-old has 12 points (2G / 10A) in 34 games this season but has only two points (1G / 1A) in his last 21 games.
Jenner underwent shoulder surgery before the start of the season and appears to be nearing his season debut after participating at practice on Wednesday. The Blue Jackets' captain has battled injuries the previous several seasons but always has a physical impact when he's in the lineup. He had 22 goals, 35 points, 119 hits, and 155 SOG in 58 games in 2023-24.
Marchenko's jaw broke at the beginning of February when an arrant puck hit him while he was sitting on the bench. Most players typically take six to eight weeks before returning from a broken jaw, so his presence at practice on Wednesday was welcoming and surprising. Before his injury, the 24-year-old Marchenko was having a breakout season, scoring 55 points (21G / 34A) in 53 games.
Kucherov was a late scratch in Tampa Bay's final game before the break for the 4-Nations Face Off, tending to an upper-body injury, but was back at practice on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Kucherov is having another incredible season, among the league leaders offensively, with 82 points (25G / 57A) in 52 games this season. Tampa Bay returns to action on February 23rd against the Seattle Kraken.
Reinbacher underwent knee surgery after suffering a knee injury in a preseason game in September and has been sidelined since. He was originally given an early-March timeline and appears on track to begin his 2024-25 campaign in the AHL with the Laval Rocket. The 20-year-old blueliner appeared in 11 AHL games a season ago, scoring two goals with three assists.
Savoie was at Oilers' practice on Tuesday, and his call-up is expected to be made official before Saturday's game. The 21-year-old was acquired in the Ryan McLeod trade this summer and he is second on the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) in points this season with 13 goals and 24 assists (37 points) in 45 games.
Crevier had missed Chicago's previous three games before the Four Nations break but returned to practice Tuesday and is a possibility to return on Saturday in Columbus. The 23-year-old defenseman will tie his career high in games played (24) if he does dress on Saturday.
Dickinson had already missed Chicagos' previous two contests before the break and is now expected to remain out for 2-to-3 weeks with a high ankle sprain. The 29-year-old centre will be missed in Chicago's already weak lineup, having seven goals and 16 points in 53 games this season.
Bahl had missed Calgary's previous eight games due to an upper-body injury but returned to practice on Tuesday as a full participant. The towering 24-year-old defenseman has taken a step forward offensively this season, with two goals, 14 points, 51 SOG and 29 PIMs in 47 games before his injury.
Zary has missed the last 15 games with a lower-body injury but his participation in Tuesday's practice suggests that he'll play Sunday vs. the Sharks. Zary, who was skating with Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman in practice, has 10 goals and 12 assists (22 points) in 40 games this season.
Malenstyn missed the final game before the 4Nations break and was absent from the first practice after the break. Malenstyn is considered questionable for Saturday until he returns to practice.
Anaheim's captain returned to practice on Tuesday after missing the Ducks' previous win over Dallas due to illness. The 34-year-old bruiser is expected to play on Saturday vs. Buffalo and should slot back into Anaheim's top pairing. Through 53 games in 2024-25, he has a goal, 12 points, a +1 plus/minus and 62 PIMS.
With Connor Ingram announced out day-to-day with an upper-body injury, Jaxson Stauber was recalled from Tucson (AHL) to back up Karel Vejmelka. The 25-year-old has performed exceptionally in his limited starts with Utah this season, posting a .925 SV%, 2.23 GAA and 2-1-1 record.
Ingram missed practice on Tuesday and was announced day-to-day due to an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old netminder has struggled greatly in 2024-25 after a strong starting campaign last season, with his 9-7-4 record, 3.23 GAA and .884 SV%. Jaxson Stauber was recalled from Tucson in Ingram's absence, but Karel Vejmelka is expected to get the bulk of Utah's starts regardless.
Durzi has missed Utah's previous 52 games with a shoulder injury but is expected to return to the lineup Saturday vs. Los Angeles. The 26-year-old offensively driven defenseman will make a welcome addition to Utah's back end after he started the season hot with two assists, three SOG and seven PIMs in his first four games before his lengthy injury absence.
Boston announced Tuesday that their star defenseman Charlie McAvoy would be out week-to-week after he had a procedure to clear out an infection amidst the Four Nations Tournament. It's a massive loss for the Bruins as the 27-year-old had seven goals, 23 points, 98 SOG and 46 PIMs in 50 games to start the season. The Bruins' team physician made a statement on Wednesday indicating that McAvoy remains in the hospital, being treated with IV antibiotics, but his condition is improving.
With Thatcher Demko expected to be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Arturs Silovs has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL) to act as Kevin Lankinen's backup for the foreseeable future. The 23-year-old netminder has appeared in seven games for Vancouver this season but has struggled with a 1-4-1 record, 4.11 GAA and .847 SV%.
Demko will not make Vancouver's upcoming five-game road trip after it was announced he is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Vancouver expects to re-evaluate the goaltender when they return from Seattle next weekend. Kevin Lankinen in the meantime is expected to get the majority of the Canucks' starts going forward.
Malkin has been out since January 25th due to an upper-body injury but was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday despite remaining on their IR. The 38-year-old will make a welcome addition back to the Penguin's lineup adding his nine goals and 34 points in 47 games played this season.
Rust remains on IR due to an undisclosed injury but was a full participant in Pittsburgh's practice on Tuesday. The 32-year-old winger last appeared on February 7th and had 13 points in his previous 13 games. Across 48 games played this season, Rust is third on the Penguins in scoring with 20 goals and 42 points.
