NHL Status Report: Karlsson out at least 2 weeks for Penguins

Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Erik Karlsson was placed on injured reserve because of a lower-body injury and will be reevaluated in two weeks, the Penguins announced Tuesday. The defenseman played 23:12 in a 1-0 loss to the Boston Bruins on Sunday. He has 33 points (four goals, 29 assists) in 44 games this season and was named to Team Sweden for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. "He's been around the rink. He skated this morning, so all positives as he's hopefully approaching getting back with the team," Penguins coach Dan Muse said. ... Forward Bryan Rust (lower body) participated in the morning skate and returned against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday after missing two games. "I feel good. It obviously [stinks] to miss time, but glad it was only one weekend," Rust said. "It's just kind of something that's been kind of on and off for a few years now. Popped up, get on top of it before it gets out of control." ... Forward Tristan Broz and defenseman Ryan Graves were recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League, but will not play against the Lightning. Forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard was reassigned to the AHL.

Edmonton Oilers

Tristan Jarry (lower body) and Jake Walman (undisclosed) were each activated off injured reserve and returned at the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Jarry, a goalie, had not played since being injured during a 3-1 win at the Boston Bruins on Dec. 18. He is 3-0-0 with a 3.08 GAA and an .887 save percentage in three starts since he was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 12. Walman, a defenseman, had been out since Nov. 20. He has 10 points (three goals, seven assists) in 17 games while averaging 20:07 of ice time.

St. Louis Blues

Philip Broberg (concussion protocol) did not play against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday after being labeled as "very doubtful," according to Blues coach Jim Montgomery. The defenseman signed a six-year, $48 million contract ($8 million average annual value) with St. Louis on Saturday and was injured during a 4-2 loss at the Vegas Golden Knights. "We are very happy with his progress," Montgomery said. … Robert Thomas, who leads the Blues with 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 42 games, did not play after the center did not practice on Monday because of a lower-body injury. … Forward Mathieu Joseph (elbow infection) is day to day. He has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 35 games.

Washington Capitals

Defenseman Jakob Chychrun and forward Justin Sourdif did not play for the Capitals against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Chychrun was a full participant in the morning skate after he sat out a 3-2 loss at the Nashville Predators on Sunday because he was ill. Sourdif did not skate after being struck in the face with a deflected puck during the second period Sunday and missing the remainder of that game. … Forward Tom Wilson (lower body) continued to skate in a noncontact jersey and missed his fifth consecutive game. Washington coach Spencer Carbery said Wilson remains day to day and the next step is for him to be cleared for contact. "It's a little bit of a unique year with the lack of practices, so I think we could probably get him in contact situation (when) it might not be a practice," Carbery said. "But, yeah, he's getting closer."

Vegas Golden Knights

Adin Hill could return for the Golden Knights against the Oilers on Thursday. The goalie, who has not played in almost three months because of a lower-body injury, was on the ice Tuesday. "He is traveling, he won't play tomorrow (against the Los Angeles Kings). Possible Thursday; let's see how he gets through today, tomorrow," Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. "If he wakes up tomorrow and there's no ill effects, that will be a good sign for us." Hill, who hasn't played since Oct. 20, is 1-0-2 with a 2.73 GAA and .888 save percentage in five games this season. ... Forward William Karlsson (lower body), who has not played since Nov. 8, experienced a setback in his recovery. "We'll still leave him as week to week, but no progress that we were hoping for," Cassidy said. "... We'll see how that plays out."

Ottawa Senators

Linus Ullmark has been skating for the Senators, but there is still no timetable for the goalie's return. He took a leave of absence on Dec. 28 and has missed seven games. "He's been around the rink. He skated this morning, so all positives as he's hopefully approaching getting back with the team," Ottawa coach Travis Green said Tuesday prior to its game against the Vancouver Canucks. ... James Reimer, who signed a one-year contract with the Senators on Monday, could make his debut with them this week. "It's a possibility," Green said. "He won't dress tonight. Skated this morning." Ottawa visits the New York Rangers on Wednesday before games against the Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings this weekend.

Winnipeg Jets

Colin Miller is day to day and will be out at least the remainder of the week, Jets coach Scott Arniel said Tuesday. The defenseman left after receiving a hard check by New Jersey Devils forward Arseny Gritsyuk in the first period of a 4-3 win Sunday and did not return. Winnipeg hosted the New York Islanders on Tuesday before playing the Minnesota Wild on Thursday and Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Philadelphia Flyers

Bobby Brink and Jamie Drysdale could each return for the Flyers against the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, TVAS). Brink, a forward, has missed three straight games because of an upper-body injury. Drysdale, a defenseman, has missed three games with an upper-body injury.

Calgary Flames

Blake Coleman (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The forward left at 4:03 of the third period in a 4-1 loss at the Boston Bruins on Thursday for precautionary reasons.

Vancouver Canucks

Thatcher Demko (lower body) is expected to miss at least one week, Canucks coach Adam Foote said before their 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. The goalie returned to Vancouver after he was injured during a 5-0 loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Demko allowed three goals on six shots before departing after the first period. He is 8-10-1 with a 2.91 GAA and .897 save percentage in 20 games this season. "We'll see what's next," Foote said. "We'll probably find out in the next couple of days. We're hoping it's a week or two; that would be good." Goalie Nikita Tolopilo was recalled from Abbotsford of the American Hockey League under emergency conditions. … Kiefer Sherwood (undisclosed) will also miss time. The forward is tied for third on the Canucks with 23 points (17 goals, six assists) in 44 games. "He's trying to go through something, and my gut says it's probably going to be a week to three weeks probably," Foote said. "It doesn't look promising."

Montreal Canadiens

Josh Anderson (upper body) returned for the Canadiens against the Capitals on Tuesday. The forward had not played since Jan. 1, when he scored in a 7-5 win at the Carolina Hurricanes. He left that game after the second period. Anderson has 13 points (nine goals, four assists) in 40 games this season.