NHL Status Report: Marchment week to week for Blue Jackets

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

Columbus Blue Jackets

Mason Marchment is week to week for the Blue Jackets because of an upper-body injury sustained in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Jan. 4. The forward, who was acquired by the Seattle Kraken for two draft picks Dec. 19, was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 4. He has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 36 games. ... Forward Mikael Pyyhtia was recalled from Cleveland of the American Hockey League by Columbus in advance of its game at the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday (10 p.m. ET: FDSNOH, SCRIPPS, SNP, SNO, SN1, TVAS).

Edmonton Oilers

Adam Henrique is expected to be out until after the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 after the center sustained an undisclosed injury blocking a shot in the first period of a 6-2 win against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Following the NHL's Olympic break from Feb. 6-24, the Oilers will resume play Feb. 25 at the Anaheim Ducks. Henrique, who was placed on injured reserve, has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) in 43 games this season. Edmonton next plays at the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; SNW, TSN3).

Los Angeles Kings

Anze Kopitar (lower body) and Joel Armia (upper body) will not play for the Kings against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday (10:30 p.m. ET; FDSNW, NBCSCA, SN). The forwards were injured during a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Wild on Monday. Kopitar, their captain, did not return after the first period, and Armia left following a collision with Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes midway through the second period. Kopitar has 21 points (six goals, 15 assists) in 37 games this season; Armia has 16 points (nine goals, seven assists) in 41 games. Forwards Andre Lee and Taylor Ward were recalled from Ontario of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis, and forward Corey Perry was designated as non-roster status before their game

Florida Panthers

Brad Marchand left a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at the end of the second period with an undisclosed injury. "He's been dealing with something," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. "It just got the point we didn't want to make it worse. We're a little sensitive about injuries here now, and do our best to keep guys healthy, so that was a coach's decision." Marchand leads the Panthers in points (46) and is tied for the team lead with 23 goals in 41 games this season. The Panthers next play at the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, SCRIPPS).

Washington Capitals

Tom Wilson skated in a noncontact jersey before the morning skate but missed his second straight game with a lower-body injury when the Capitals hosted the Dallas Stars on Wednesday. The forward was injured in the first period of a 3-2 shootout loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said Wilson will accompany them on their upcoming trip to play at Chicago on Friday and at the Predators on Sunday. "He's getting there," Carbery said. "He skated on his own this morning, so it's a good sign." ... Aliaksei Protas (lower body) participated in the morning skate, but the forward missed his third consecutive game. Washington placed Protas on injured reserve retroactive to when he was injured against the Ottawa Senators on Jan. 1 and recalled forward Brett Leason from Hershey of the AHL to play against Dallas. Protas is eligible to be activated from injured reserve to play at Chicago on Friday.

St. Louis Blues

Nathan Walker will return for the Blues against the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday (9:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT). The forward missed 16 games since sustaining an upper-body injury Dec. 1. "Obviously you hate sitting out and watching the team play," he said. "Hoping I can come in and do my job and help us get the two points." Walker, who was expected to be out eight weeks, will be on a line with Alexey Toropchenko and Oskar Sundqvist. "He's great energy. He does all the details and habits the way we want to," coach Jim Montgomery said. "His second and third effort is awesome. He did everything he could. I guess he’s got healthy bones." Walker has nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 games this season.

Anaheim Ducks

Petr Mrazek was placed on injured reserve by the Ducks on Wednesday because of a lower-body injury. The goalie left after the second period of a 7-4 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday, although coach Joel Quenneville said he did not think it was serious. Mrazek is 3-5-0 in 10 games (eight starts) with a 4.07 goals-against average and .858 save percentage this season. The Ducks next play at the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, Victory+, KCOP-13).

Montreal Canadiens

Kaiden Guhle took part in the morning skate but did not play for the Canadiens against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The defenseman took part in practice for the first time since he broke his ankle on Oct. 18, an injury that was expected to sideline him four months. "It's coming along," Montreal coach Martin St. Louis said. "I'm not sure if it will be this week or next week, but he’s getting close." Guhle had three points (one goal, two assists) in five games before the injury.

Philadelphia Flyers

Jamie Drysdale and Bobby Brink are questionable to play against the Maple Leafs on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; NBCSP, TSN4, TVAS). Drysdale, a defenseman, left the Flyers’ 5-2 win against the Ducks on Tuesday because of an undisclosed injury sustained on a hit by Anaheim forward Ross Johnston in the second period; Brink, a forward, sustained an upper-body injury on a hit by Ducks forward Jansen Harkins in the first period. Neither player took part in an optional practice Wednesday. "Still getting evaluated on a couple things," Philadelphia coach Rick Tocchet said. "I don't want to say if it's day to day; I don't know yet. I talked to them today, they're in a half-decent mood. Still getting evaluated on those hits." … Matvei Michkov, who didn't play Tuesday because of a foot injury the forward sustained against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, skated Wednesday. Tocchet said he expects Michkov to play Thursday.

Dallas Stars

Justin Hryckowian signed a two-year, $1.9 million contract with the Stars on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $950,000 and begins next season. The 24-year-old forward has 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in 42 games this season and could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. "I'm just trying to make my way," he said. "It's just been the story of my career almost and I'm just trying to find ways to get recognized and prove that I belong in this league and belong with the best. I’m trying to make my way and contribute any way I can. So, this is kind of just another part of the journey and just another step."

Pittsburgh Penguins

Rutger McGroarty was placed on injured reserve Wednesday after the forward sustained a concussion in a collision at practice on Tuesday. McGroarty has three points (two goals, one assist) in 16 games this season.

Boston Bruins

Hampus Lindholm (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. The Bruins defenseman sustained the injury during a 3-2 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks on Jan. 3. "It is not going to be a day-to-day thing," coach Marco Sturm said prior to a 7-4 loss at Seattle. "Hopefully not too long, but he's definitely going to be out for a little bit. We have to do more testing when we're back in Boston, so we can go from there."

Calgary Flames

John Beecher is week to week with an upper-body injury. The Flames forward left a 4-3 loss to the Predators on Saturday in the second period after a fight with defenseman Nicolas Hague and did not return. Beecher was also later suspended one game for roughing Nashville forward Michael McCarron earlier in that game. Beecher has three points (one goal, two assists) in 25 games this season.

New Jersey Devils

Simon Nemec (lower-body injury) practiced on Wednesday and could return for the Devils when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, MSGSN). “He feels good. He said he feels good to go,” coach Sheldon Keefe told the team website. “Assuming he wakes up tomorrow and there’s no setback, he’ll be good to go.” The defenseman has missed New Jersey's past 12 games. ... Forward Evgenii Dadonov also practiced. Dadonov has been on injured reserve since Dec. 11 with an undisclosed injury after last playing on Nov. 24.

San Jose Sharks

Ty Dellandrea is week to week with a lower-body injury. The center left the game and was helped off the ice with 4:45 left in the second period of a 5-2 win against the Blue Jackets on Tuesday after crashing into the net on the rush. “He’s going to be out for a little while,” coach Ryan Warsofsky said Wednesday. “I’ll have probably a better update on Friday.” Dellandrea has 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 42 games this season.