NHL Harm Report for February 24: Olympic Harm Fallout

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Welcome again to the Fantrax NHL Harm Report for February 24, 2026. In at the moment’s report, we focus on accidents to Mikko Rantanen, Sidney Crosby, and the potential return of a few New York Rangers. Learn all about this and extra in at the moment’s NHL Harm Report from Fantrax.

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Mikko Rantanen, Dallas Stars

Dallas Stars place Mikko Rantanen on IR after damage in Olympic eventhttps://t.co/lzwZocmVVz

— Dallas Morning Information (@dallasnews) February 24, 2026

Rantanen was positioned on injured reserve, retroactive to January 20. This implies he’ll miss not less than per week and received’t be obtainable for any of the Stars’ video games this weekend. He’ll miss not less than three video games.

This may transfer Matt Duchene onto the Stars’ first energy play unit in his absence. It’ll additionally give Justin Hryckowian a glance within the Stars’ high six. Check out Duchene if he’s obtainable. He might present sturdy protection throughout Rantanen’s absence. It’s enjoyable to see Hryckowian get a top-six look, however he’s not price a declare.

Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins

One other Olympic casualty. Thought of a game-time determination, Crosby finally didn’t find yourself enjoying for Canada within the gold medal sport. The Penguins want Crosby for multiple sport, which suggests they are going to be extra cautious in figuring out his potential to play later this week.

It’s too quickly for an replace on Crosby’s standing, however based mostly on their determination to recall Avery Hayes post-Olympics, I’m anticipating Sid to overlook a few video games.

🚨 Avery is right here 🚨 pic.twitter.com/RAILgnXfVI

— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 23, 2026

After scoring twice in his NHL debut, Hayes was despatched to the AHL throughout the break and potted two hat tips.

Josh Morrissey, Winnipeg Jets

#NHLJets HC Scott Arniel says D Josh Morrissey (higher physique) received’t play Wed vs #Canucks however might meet the crew on the three-game street journey after being checked out by crew docs. Eric Comrie will get the beginning. Kyle Connor standing for Wed continues to be up within the air.

— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) February 23, 2026

Some stories state Morrissey will miss prolonged durations of time. Nonetheless, it seems Morrissey might return throughout the Jets’ three-game street journey.

I count on him to overlook Wednesday’s sport; nonetheless, the teaser is that he might return for Friday or Sunday’s sport. Personally, I’m approaching this information with warning, contemplating different stories counsel he might miss extra time.

Regulate the Jets’ practices. You’ll need to see him go well with up in an everyday jersey first. In spite of everything, he wasn’t near enjoying for Canada on Sunday.

Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox, New York Rangers

Away from Olympic highlight, Igor and Fox prepared themselves for long-awaited returns to #NYR lineup

Again on the market training in full once more at the moment

Sight for sore 👀https://t.co/dRuedyJtwl

— Endlessly Blueshirts (@4EverBlueshirts) February 18, 2026

Some groups are receiving excellent news post-Olympics. It seems Shesterkin and Fox are closing in on returns for the Rangers.

With the Rangers in promote mode, Shesterkin’s numbers will take successful, primarily in wins. That stated, goalies typically appear to play higher after they face extra photographs. He might nonetheless see sturdy targets towards common and save share numbers.

A return of Fox post-break is pure bliss, particularly if he’s absolutely wholesome. He’s a high 10 offensive defenceman, interval. Including him again to fantasy rosters might be an enormous enhance. I do know I desperately want his return.

Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning

Victor Hedman sits out Sweden’s Olympic quarterfinal loss with damage https://t.co/jtyp9XQF7C

— Sports activities by Tampa Bay Occasions (@TBTimes_Sports) February 19, 2026

Hedman was a late scratch in Sweden’s quarter-final loss to the USA. He pulled a groin throughout warm-ups and was unable to play.

There’s been no notable replace from Tampa Bay on how a lot time he might miss. It’s been a forgettable yr for Hedman with damage after damage.

With the season Darren Raddysh is having in his stead, and the Lightning sitting on high of the Atlantic Division standings, Tampa would possibly very effectively play it protected and let him correctly heal. A wholesome Hedman come playoff time is extra essential to them than an 80% Hedman from right here on in.

Kevin Fiala, Los Angeles Kings

Olympics: Switzerland’s Kevin Fiala suffers obvious leg damage vs. Canada https://t.co/oGDNihA6zE pic.twitter.com/3mqfcBRuze

— Nationwide Submit (@nationalpost) February 16, 2026

By far, the worst damage of the Olympics, Fiala will miss the remainder of the common season. It was extreme sufficient that Fiala had surgical procedure in Italy, reasonably than returning to Los Angeles.

After buying Artemi Panarin from the Rangers, the Kings appeared to have made their huge acquisition. With this loss, don’t be shocked in the event that they make one other huge splash.