Injury report
Alex Lyon, G (lower body) – Out since April 8
Lyon strained a lower-body muscle during the April 8 morning skate and will be out at least a week. Coach Lindy Ruff said Lyon "feels a lot better," but his status for the start of the playoffs is uncertain. - Last updated April 15
Sam Carrick, F (left arm) – Out since March 31
Carrick hurt his left arm while fighting the Islanders' Anders Lee on March 31. He's out week to week and will miss the start of the playoffs, per coach Lindy Ruff. - Last updated April 9
Noah Ostlund, F (upper body) – Out since March 25
Ostlund sustained an upper-body injury in the March 25 game versus Boston. He's continued skating on his own and "is really close," per coach Lindy Ruff, but he's doubtful for the start of the playoffs. - Last updated April 15
Jiri Kulich, F (blood clot) – Out since Nov. 1
Coach Lindy Ruff announced on Nov. 10 that Kulich was dealing with a blood clot. GM Jarmo Kekäläinen announced on March 6 that Kulich is expected to miss the remainder of the season, but he's continued non-contact skating. - Last updated March 16
Justin Danforth, F (lower body) – Out since Oct. 15
Danforth exited the Oct. 15 win with a lower-body injury - later announced to be a broken kneecap - after blocking a shot. He had surgery to repair the injury and began skating on his own in early January. He is currently skating "on and off" as he continues to deal with pain related to the injury. - Last updated March 2
