NHL Training Camp Buzz: Injuries and Debuts

Bruins Welcome Back Lindholm, Eyes Preseason Action

• Elias Lindholm returned to practice for the Boston Bruins on Sunday, albeit in a non-contact jersey.
• The forward missed nine days due to an undisclosed injury and the birth of his son, Luka.
• Lindholm skated on the first line with Pavel Zacha and David Pastrnak and hopes to play in one or two preseason games before the regular season opener.

Sandin Set for Preseason Debut with Capitals

• Defenseman Rasmus Sandin will play in his first preseason game for the Washington Capitals on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
• Visa issues delayed his training camp arrival, but he skated in Sweden with unsigned players to maintain conditioning.
• Sandin is expected to play in the Capitals’ final preseason game and be ready for the regular season opener.

Pickard Expected Back for Oilers’ Season Opener

• Goalie Calvin Pickard is expected to be available for the Edmonton Oilers’ season opener despite an upper-body injury sustained in a preseason game.
• He is projected to back up Stuart Skinner this season and should be back on the ice in a few days.

Karlsson’s Recovery Stalled in Pittsburgh

• Defenseman Erik Karlsson has stopped skating in his recovery from an upper-body injury.
• He had been skating on an individual basis but will not skate this weekend.
• Coach Mike Sullivan remains confident in Karlsson’s progress but wouldn’t confirm his availability for the season opener.