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The Panthers placed Kopeck (wrist) on IR on Monday.

Kopecky was injured in the first period of last Thursday's game vs. the Oilers. Kopecky was not expected to miss more than a couple of days, but his placement on IR means he will miss at least a week. He is eligible to return on Saturday, but monitor his status prior to puck-drop. Kopecky has two goals and two assists in 23 games.

Tomas Kopecky
Allen (lower-body) is out tonight.

Allen left Saturday's game and did not return. His injury is not serious and should be considered day-to-day. The Ducks are hopeful that he will be available for Friday's game vs. Calgary.

Bryan Allen
McQuaid (lower-body) will travel with the Bruins to Detroit.

McQuaid has missed the last eight games after suffering a lower body injury on November 9 vs. Toronto. He continues to skate with the Bruins as he works his way back. He will travel to Detroit and could be in the lineup on Wednesday. McQuaid is a rugged defenseman who brings a lot of physicality to the Bruins blueline, but does not produce enough offensively to be fantasy relevant.

Adam McQuaid
Shattenkirk (flu) rode the bike, didn't skate but looks good to go Wednesday.

Shattenkirk missed Monday's win over the WIld because of the flu but should be in the lineup tomorrow vs. Colorado. He has been great this season recording one goal and 15 assists with a plus-7 rating in 22 games. In his first game vs. his former team this season he had one assist with one shot on goal in 18:50 TOI.

Kevin Shattenkirk
Halak starts on Wednesday.

Halak posted a 22-save shutout on Monday vs. Minnesota. It was his second shutout of the season and his third straight win. He gets the call on Wednesday vs. a strong Avalanche team. He allowed three goals on 24 shots in 7-3 beat-down of the Avalanche two weeks ago.

Jaroslav Halak
Hornqvist (lower-body) will not play tomorrow.

Hornqvist missed Monday's game after being injured on Saturday vs. New York. Hornqvist is an important part of the Preds offence and power-play with his net-front presence. His injury is not believed to be too serious, but he will not travel with the team to Columbus.

Patric Hornqvist
Martin (lower-body) will not play tomorrow.

The Penguins did not say what the nature or severity of Martin's injury is, but a further update will come in a few days. For now consider him day-to-day. Robert Bortuzzo will likely enter the lineup and if the injury is serious, Simon Despres could be recalled.

Paul Martin
Anderson is expected to get the nod in goal tomorrow.

Anderson allowed four goals on 25 shots in a loss to the WIld last Wednesday. Robin Lehner was given the next two starts, but Anderson should be back tomorrow. After leading the league in GAA and SV% last season, he has had a rough start to the season, posting a 3.31 GAA and .900 SV% in his first 15 appearances.

Craig Anderson
Hiller starts for Anaheim.

Hiller allowed two goals on 44 shots in a 4-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. He has won each of his last two starts while posting a 0.96 GAA and .973 SV% with one shutout. Tonight HIller faces the Stars and their 14th ranked offence.

Jonas Hiller
Lupul has a grade 2 groin strain and will not play on Wednesday.

Leafs head coach Randy Carlyle has ruled Lupul out for tomorrow and said it would be a miracle if he plays on Friday or Saturday. This is the same injury that Jonathan Quick has, but recovery should be faster for a player than a goalie. Quick's recovery time is expected to be near six weeks. Mason Raymond will move up to the second line with Lupul out.

Joffrey Lupul
Gustavsson starts Wednesday.

Gustavsson stopped 21 of 22 shots in a win over the Sabres on Sunday. 'The Monster' has played well when called upon this season. He currently sits at 5-0-1 with a 2.35 GAA and .926 SV%. According to Mike Babcock there is no goalie controversy in Detroit, just Jimmy Hoawrd needs some rest to re-group.

Jonas Gustavsson

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What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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