The NHL Buzz keeps you updated on all the latest injuries and player returns around the league. Here’s a summary of some of the news from January 14th:
Ottawa Senators: Goalie Linus Ullmark is day-to-day with a tweaked back but will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. Rookie Leevi Merilainen has been impressive in Ullmark’s absence, going 3-0-1 with a stellar save percentage.
Minnesota Wild: Defenseman Brock Faber returned to the lineup after a four-game absence due to an upper-body injury. Forward Jakub Lauko is also back after reaggravating a lower-body injury. However, the Wild will be without leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov on their upcoming road trip as he recovers from a lower-body injury.
Utah Hockey Club: Defenseman Mikhail Sergachev will miss the game against the St. Louis Blues with a lower-body injury. Sergachev is a key player for Utah, leading their defensemen in goals, assists, and points.
Washington Capitals: Goalie Charlie Lindgren is back from an upper-body injury and will back up Logan Thompson, who has been on a hot streak with consecutive shutouts.
Winnipeg Jets: Defenseman Colin Miller is back in the lineup after a freak injury where a deflected puck hit him in the throat. Forward Kyle Connor is also expected to return soon from an upper-body injury.
New York Islanders: Forward Simon Holmstrom and defenseman Alexander Romanov are back after missing games with upper-body injuries. However, they will be without forward Maxim Tsyplakov who is suspended for an illegal check to the head.
Carolina Hurricanes: Goalie Frederik Andersen is back from knee surgery and will serve as backup to Pyotr Kochetkov. Andersen is expected to take on a bigger role as the Hurricanes solidify their goaltending position.
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