Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.
Detroit Red Wings
Patrick Kane (upper body) did not play in a 4-2 win against the Edmonton Oilers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday after the forward crashed hard into the boards during the Red Wings' 2-1 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. Kane took one shift in overtime and then did not practice Saturday. ... Lucas Raymond (upper body) returned to the lineup on Sunday and had two assists. The forward had missed the previous two games after sustaining the injury on a hit during the second period of a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 13.
Washington Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois (lower body) missed his third straight game Sunday, a 4-3 loss to the Vancouver Canucks at Capital One Arena in Washington. The Capitals center practiced in a noncontact jersey Saturday after participating in the morning skate (also in a noncontact jersey) prior to a 5-1 win against the Minnesota Wild on Friday. Washington coach Spencer Carbery said Dubois is questionable to return Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. … Forward Ethen Frank was recalled from Hershey of the American Hockey League.
Seattle Kraken
Brandon Montour has taken a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter, the Kraken announced Saturday prior to their 4-3 overtime win at Toronto. The defenseman has four assists and is plus-3 in four games this season. Seattle recalled defenseman Ville Ottavainen from Coachella Valley of the AHL on Sunday. … Frederick Gaudreau is out 4-6 weeks because of an upper-body injury; the forward did not return to a 4-3 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday after taking a hit from defenseman Tyler Kleven in the final minute of the second period. Gaudreau has one assist in four games. ... Forward John Hayden was recalled from Coachella Valley.
Vegas Golden Knights
Mark Stone left a 6-1 win against the Calgary Flames on Saturday after the Golden Knights captain fell awkwardly at 14:20 of the third period. Stone had four points in the game (two goals, two assists) prior to the injury. “Obviously, he didn't come back, so we'll see how he's doing,” Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy said. “I'll have a better answer for you [Monday].” Stone is second in the NHL with 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in six games; teammate Jack Eichel leads with 15 points (five goals, 10 assists).
Vancouver Canucks
Brock Boeser did not play in Vancouver's 4-3 win at Washington on Sunday for personal reasons. The forward was replaced in the lineup by Jonathan Lekkerimaki, who was scratched the previous two games. Boeser has three goals in five games this season.
Chicago Blackhawks
Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) is day to day and did not play against the Anaheim Ducks at United Center in Chicago on Sunday. The forward, who was able to finish the Blackhawks' 3-2 shootout loss to the Canucks on Friday, has two points (one goal, one assist) in five games this season.
San Jose Sharks
Shakir Mukhamadullin (upper body) was placed on injured reserve by the Sharks on Sunday. The defenseman has not played since their season opener on Oct. 9, when he had two assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights. Defensemen John Klingberg (lower body) and Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will travel with the team for a four-game road trip that begins Tuesday at the New York Islanders. Defenseman Luca Cagnoni was recalled from San Jose of the AHL.
Los Angeles Kings
Darcy Kuemper (lower body) practiced Saturday and could travel with the Kings for a five-game road trip that begins Tuesday at the St. Louis Blues, according to LA Kings Insider. The goalie hasn't played since Oct. 13, a 4-3 shootout loss at Minnesota. Kuemper is 0-2-1 with a 3.35 goals-against average and an .868 save percentage in three games this season. Pheonix Copley was acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday and backed up Anton Forsberg against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, a a 4-3 overtime loss. ... Anze Kopitar (foot) is week to week; the center did not play in a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday, the first time in four seasons Kopitar missed a game because of injury. ... Corey Perry practiced Friday in a regular jersey but did not play Saturday; the forward has been out since having knee surgery Sept. 12 for an injury sustained during a pre-training camp skate. He was expected to be out 6-8 weeks.
