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NHL Injury Report

Ty Dellandrea(C)|SJS
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Injury
Dellandrea is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Dellandrea has been a game-time decision several times over the past two months, seemingly always battling through an injury, but he will finally be on the sidelines for the first time this season with a lower-body injury Wednesday. The 25-year-old is averaging 14:24 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 42 games this season.

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Sheng Peng 2026-01-08T02:05:20.943Z
Ty Dellandrea
Nathan Walker(LW)|STL
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Injury
Walker (upper-body) will draw back into St. Louis’ lineup in Chicago on Wednesday.

Mathieu Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, allowing Walker to re-enter the lineup after an upper-body injury took him out for a few weeks. The 31-year-old Walker is averaging 12:38 time-on-ice and has nine points (3G / 6A) in 25 games this season.

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NHL.com 2026-01-07T19:33:17.972Z
Nathan Walker
Ty Dellandrea(C)|SJS
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Injury
Dellandrea (lower-body) is out vs. Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Dellandrea has been a game-time decision several times over the past two months, seemingly always battling through an injury, but he will finally be on the sidelines for the first time this season with a lower-body injury Wednesday. The 25-year-old is averaging 14:24 time-on-ice and has 11 points (2G / 9A) in 42 games this season.

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Sheng Peng 2026-01-07T20:59:23.819Z
Ty Dellandrea
Haydn Fleury(D)|WPG
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Injury
Fleury has a broken nose, a bruised back and is being tested further for a concussion after leaving Wednesday's game early.

Fleury violently collided into the boards in yesterday's game against the Vegas Golden Knights. He needed to be stretchered off the ice and was admitted to the hospital. That said, he was discharged from the hospital the same night, which is an encouraging sign for the 29-year-old defenseman.

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Mitchell Clinton 2026-01-07T19:25:24.681Z
Haydn Fleury
Simon Nemec(D)|NJD
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Injury
Nemec (undisclosed) is a possibility to return vs. Pittsburgh on Thursday.

Nemec has not played in nearly a month because of an undisclosed injury, but he could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 21-year-old Slovak defenseman was having a solid season from New Jersey's blueline before his injury, scoring 18 points (7G / 11A) in 31 games.

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Amanda Stein 2026-01-07T19:23:52.469Z
Simon Nemec
Noah Philp(C)|CAR
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Injury
Philp missed practice on Wednesday and is being further evaluated for a concussion.

Philp is an undrafted 27-year-old who made his NHL debut last season after some success at the AHL level. He scored three points (2G / 1A) in 15 games with the Oilers this season before being placed on waivers and ultimately claimed by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has zero point in two games with Carolina.

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Walt Ruff 2026-01-07T19:22:39.940Z
Noah Philp
Jaccob Slavin(D)|CAR
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Slavin (upper-body) is a possibility to return vs. Anaheim on Thursday.

Slavin has been plagued with bad luck this season. He played the first two games of the season, then suffered a lower-body injury that sidelined him for over two months. He returned to the lineup and played three games, then suffered an upper-body injury has kept him out for the past three weeks. He is hopeful to return to the lineup on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks.

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Ryan Henkel 2026-01-07T19:06:29.729Z
Jaccob Slavin
Kevin Stenlund(C)|UTA
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Injury
Stenlund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. Ottawa on Wednesday.

Stenlund is battling an undisclosed injury and it is unclear if he will be able to play on Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators. The 29-year-old bottom-six forward has 10 points (3G / 7A) in 43 games this season.

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Cole Bagley 2026-01-07T19:01:00.634Z
Kevin Stenlund
Mason Marchment(LW)|CBJ
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Injury
Marchment (upper-body) has been placed on IR and is considered week-to-week.

Marchment left Tuesday's morning skate early due to an upper-body injury and will be out for the foreseeable future after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 30-year-old Marchment has been terrific since being traded to the Blue Jackets last month, with seven points (5G / 2A) in seven games. Columbus recalled Mikael Pyyhtia from Cleveland (AHL) in a corresponding move.

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Aaron Portzline 2026-01-07T18:02:28.264Z
Mason Marchment
Alex Lyon(G)|BUF
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Injury
Lyon (lower-body) is expected to return in the next 7-10 days.

Lyon has missed three straight because of a lower-body injury and is likely still more than a week away from returning. The 33-year-old goalie has a 2.82 GAA and .906 SV% in 21 games (10-6-3), and was excellent before his injury, posting a 2.15 GAA and .919 SV% during a seven-game winning streak. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has seen all of the action between the pipes during Lyon's absence.

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Paul Hamilton 2026-01-07T18:00:38.351Z
Alex Lyon
Matvei Michkov(RW)|PHI
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Injury
Michkov (lower-body) is expected to return vs. Toronto on Thursday unless he has another flair up.

Michkov did not play in the Flyers win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but he will likely return to the lineup tomorrow against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After a 63 point rookie season, Michkov has faced some adversity in his sophomore season, with only 23 points (9G / 14A) in 40 games. That said, he has played better lately, with seven points (1G / 6A) in his last 10 games.

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Jordan Hall 2026-01-07T17:57:15.379Z
Matvei Michkov
Mason Marchment(LW)|CBJ
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Marchment (lower-body) is expected to be placed on IR.

Marchment left Tuesday's morning skate early due to an upper-body injury and will miss at least three games before he is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve. The 30-year-old Marchment has been terrific since being traded to the Blue Jackets last month, with seven points (5G / 2A) in seven games.

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Mark Scheig 2026-01-07T16:57:08.847Z
Mason Marchment
Adam Henrique(C)|EDM
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Injury
Henrique (undisclosed) left Tuesday's game vs. Nashville and is expected to be out "for a little while".

Henrique was injured early in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators, exiting the game after only 2:26 time-on-ice because of an undisclosed injury. The 35-year-old forward is averaging a career-low 13:50 time-on-ice in a mostly defensive role for the Oilers this season, scoring 10 points (2G / 8A) through 43 games.

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Tony Brar 2026-01-07T16:55:30.211Z
Adam Henrique
Brad Marchand(C)|FLA
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Injury
Marchand (undisclosed) left Tuesday’s game vs. Toronto and did not return.

Marchand exited Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs after only 11:41 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. Panthers' Head Coach Paul Maurice said Marchand had been battling an injury for a while, and they opted to take him out of the game for precautionary reasons, hoping it is a minor injury. The 37-year-old Marchand is having a renaissance season with the Panthers, scoring 46 points (23G / 23A) through 41 games.

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Jameson Olive 2026-01-07T16:27:09.575Z
Brad Marchand

NHL Injury Report

Daily Faceoff NHL injury report compiles all of the reported injuries from across the National Hockey League so you can see who is set to be sidelined, what their injury is, and how long they are expect to be out of commission. Injury updates are some of the most important NHL player news for any hockey fan to stay on top of, as winning or losing can ultimately be decided by the absence of a key player from within a team’s lineup. If you’re an avid hockey bettor, it’s crucial to your betting success that you stay informed on the latest injury news. Check out the latest NHL injury report on this page and see who’s set to miss some time this NHL season.

Reading the NHL Injury Report

The daily NHL injury report provides you with information regarding the type of injury a player is suffering from, the severity of it, as well as the timeline for their potential return. Common injury designations are day-to-day (almost fully healthy) out (not healthy, but not a long-term issue), and injured reserve/long-term injured reserve (out for an extended period of time).

Along with our regularly updated NHL injury report, you can also stay in the know regarding NHL injuries through team reporters/beat writers, social media channels and journalists, as well as official site reports from the NHL or their respective clubs.

Common NHL Injuries

In a physical sport such as hockey, injuries are a necessary evil as the toll it takes on each player’s body builds up over the course of an entire season. With the speed the game is played at the NHL level, it is common place for various injures to occur on a game-to-game basis. Whether it’s from a hard hit, inadvertent contact from a stick, or even being pelted by a blocked shot or deflected puck, it can be nearly impossible to avoid getting banged up over the course of an NHL contest.

Unlike many other professional sports leagues across the globe, the NHL tends to keep injury details close to the vest, reporting injury designations as either an upper body injury or lower body injury after players undergo tests. Below we’ll dive into some of the most common injuries that occur across the NHL, how they can affect players, and how long these injuries can sideline them from action.

Upper Body Injuries

Upper body injuries encompass all injuries that occur from the waist and up which includes the torso, arms, back, as well as the head. Common upper body injuries include shoulder dislocation, clavicle fractures, and broken/sprained wrists. An upper body injury could happen in a number of ways.

One of the most common and severe injuries that occurs across the NHL are concussions. Concussions are caused when the brain bounces or twists within the skull. This can be caused in a number of ways in hockey, generally from a hard impact whether that’s against another players body, the ice, or the boards. Recovery timelines for concussions vary from case-to-case with some players suffering mild effects and clearing protocol within a few weeks, to drastic scenarios where a player could miss the remainder of the season.

Lower Body Injuries

While players are often able to play through upper body injuries, a lower body injury can force a player to miss an extended amount of ice time depending on the location and severity of the issue. Lower body injuries encompass all issues from the waist down.

With so many pivotal muscle groups found within the lower body, these types of injuries often leave athletes unable to practice, let alone compete. Arguably the worst lower body injury a player can experience is a knee injury. From ACL tears, to MCL strains, or even broken patellas, there a numerous key ligaments and muscles, within the knee that are essential to a hockey players ability to hit the ice. Severe injuries to the knee can lead to lengthy absences from the lineup as well as a host of potential issues down the line of a players career if not successfully rehabbed. Other common lower body injuries in hockey include hip pointers, groin strains, and sprained/broken ankles.

Reserve Lists

In the NHL, players are often moved in and out of the lineup due to injury but when an issue occurs in which a player is set to miss an extended period of time, they must be placed under the official designation of the injured reserve list. NHL teams utilize reserve lists as a way to provide injured players time to recover from their physical ailments, as well as to free up space within their active roster to replace the output of their missing player.

There are two versions of reserve lists in the NHL, the injured reserve list (IR) and the long term injured reserve list (LTIR). Each reserve list holds their own distinctions for players to qualify, as well as how teams are able to replace members of the roster when they are forced to send an injured athlete to an injury reserve list. Below are the key differences between each reserve list and how an injured player can find themselves placed there in a season.

Injured Reserve List

The injured reserve list (IR) is for any player who is set to miss seven calendar days or more due to injury, disablement or illness is designated. Once a player is sent to injured reserve they must spend at least seven calendar days out of the teams lineup, but is still able to attend practices, team meetings, as well as travel with their team. Players are eligible to stay on the injured reserve until they are cleared by their team medical staff as ready and fit to return to competition…. When a player is sent to the injured reserve list, clubs are able to call up players from their roster to replace them whether that is from a scratched member of their main roster, a call up from the minors (AHL/ECHL), or by signing a free agent (cap space permitting).

Long Term Injured Reserve List

Similar to the injured reserve list, the long term injured reserve list (LTIR) is designed for teams to make up for severe injuries that have occurred to a player during the season. A player can be placed on the LTIR if they have been evaluated by medical staff and are ruled out of action for a minimum of 24 calendar days or 10 NHL games. Players often spend a much longer time on this reserve list once they are placed there due to the nature and severity of their injuries.

One major difference between the IR and the LTIR is the ability to circumvent the salary cap. When a player is placed on the LTIR, teams are able to pull from what is referred to as the “LTIR Pool”. The LTIR pool is the amount in which a team is granted in cap space after a player has been assigned to the LTIR. This amount is determined by subtracting the total amount of cap space remaining for a team from the affected player’s salary cap hit for the season. The amount given in the LTIR pool is also dependent on whether a team is under or over the salary cap at the beginning of the regular season.

For example, if a player who has a $2 million annual cap hit is placed on the LTIR and their team was under the salary cap by $500K, they would deduct the $500K in remaining cap space from the player’s annual salary hit, leaving the team with $1.5M to spend on replacements for their injured player.

However, if a team is over the salary cap to begin the regular season the LTIR pool is divided differently. In this case whatever the value of the overage in salary cap is at the start of the season will be the LTIR pool funds available for a club. For example, if a team is over the salary cap by $1 million, and a player with a $5 million cap hit is placed on the LTIR, their LTIR pool is valued at $1M as that is the amount they were over the cap to begin the season.

When a player is removed from the LTIR, the team must be under the annual salary cap hit on that day.

Considering Injuries When Placing NHL Bets

Considering injuries when placing NHL bets is incredibly important. By staying informed about the latest injury news heading into a matchup, you can better formulate how a matchup may play out based on the personnel available for action. Here’s how you can use the NHL injury report to influence your next bet and help give you a knowledgeable boost on all your wagers placed on tonight’s clashes.

Moneyline and Puck Line Bets

When placing a moneyline or puck line bet, knowing who is suiting up for action can make or break your chances of winning your wager. It only takes the absence of one player to shift the lines and change the outcome of the game. By waiting for the latest injury report prior to puck drop, bettors can make informed decisions before throwing down a wager on an upcoming matchup.

For example, if the New Jersey Devils are set to play the Columbus Blue Jackets but Jack Hughes is out due to injury, you may not want to back the Devils on the moneyline. Instead, you can use this information to reevaluate where the best value is on the adjusted moneyline and puck line for this contest.

Goal Total Bets

Each team relies heavily on their top goal-scorers to produce on a nightly-basis. If one of these performers is sidelined due to injury this could majorly effect the final score of the game. For example, if Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov is out of action due to injury heading into a contest against the New York Islanders, you could use this information to your advantage by betting the Under on the matchup due to the elite goal-scorer’s absence.

The same can be said inversely about a team’s goaltending. If the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to be without superstar netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy in their clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs, it may be in your best interest to bet the Over as his backup may not be able to handle the oppositions high-powered offence.

Prop Bets

Player injuries are also a prevalent factor to take into account before placing a prop bet on a matchup. If a team is without some of their top line players, it can leave the door open for someone lower in the depth chart to step up in their place.

For example, if The Ottawa Senators are taking on the San Jose Sharks, but Brady Tkachuk is listed as out on the latest injury report, other members of the Senators may be due for an increase in output as they look to make up for the void in production left by their team captain.

Futures Odds

While you don’t need a crystal ball to place a successful futures bet, knowing the latest injury news for each team can make a positive impact on your bets potential success. The NHL regular season is a vigorous journey that takes a heavy toll on the bodies of the athletes competing, and can sometimes lead to key members of a roster winding up on the injured reserve as a result. If a team does end up with an injury to one of their top players, this could completely derail their hopes of competing into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

For example, if Colorado Avalanche superstar forward Nathan Mackinnon suffers a season-ending injury just before the All-Star break, you can expect to see their Stanley Cup future odds drop drastically as their best player is put on the shelf. On the other hand, you can also expect to see the ripple effects of this change in odds as other top contenders see their Stanley Cup odds increase as the competition among the top of the league is dropped.

NHL Injury Report FAQs

How often does the NHL injury report get updated?

The NHL injury report is updated daily so that you can see the latest injury news ahead of puck drop in any of today’s matchups. Seeing timely updates to the NHL injury report can make a major impact on your daily fantasy sports picks and wagers on a particular game. All information provided on the NHL injury report is provided directly by the NHL and each respective franchise to ensure accuracy.

How long can a player stay on the injured reserve list?

While the minimum amount of time spent on the injured reserve list is seven calendar days, there is no maximum amount of time that a player can be placed on the injured reserve list. If a player is set to be sidelined for longer than 24 calendar days or 10 NHL games, then a club may opt to place them on the long-term injured reserve instead. This allows franchises with the ability to exceed the salary cap while a player is placed on this reserve list.

How long does it take to recover from an ice hockey injury?

No injury recovery timeline is the same as another as there are several factors that go into the rehab process for a player being affected by injury. Factors include but are not limited to, injury severity, player injury/medical history, age, as well as the location of the injury. Some injuries are able to clear up in a matter of days, while others may take an athlete out of action for the entirety of a season.