What Happened
Several NHL teams announced lineup changes and injury updates on Wednesday. Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson is set to return against the Florida Panthers after missing eight games with a lower-body injury. However, teammate Thomas Chabot will miss one to two weeks with an upper-body injury. In Buffalo, Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and forward Jason Zucker return to the lineup, with Zucker making his season debut. Meanwhile, Florida goaltender Jacob Markstrom is sidelined for one to two weeks with an upper-body injury sustained in practice, paving the way for Akira Schmid to start and Cooper Black to serve as backup. Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson is day to day with a lower-body issue. Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is scheduled to make his season debut after missing the beginning of the year due to a practice injury.
Key Details
- Jake Sanderson missed eight games after sustaining a lower-body injury on Oct. 3.
- Thomas Chabot is sidelined for 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury.
- Jacob Markstrom is out 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury sustained in practice.
- Logan Thompson is day to day with a lower-body injury.
- Mathew Barzal is skating individually but has no timetable to join practices.