Good morning, good afternoon, and good night! Welcome again to the Harm Ward. My identify is Logan Clarkson and each Wednesday and Sunday I will likely be taking you thru harm information and updates from across the NHL. I will do my greatest to supply helpful evaluation and opinion because it pertains to fantasy all through. On the finish of the article is the Quarantine part, the place any gamers out as a result of sickness will likely be listed. As at all times, I’d prefer to thank each single one in all you for studying. So, on to the dangerous (and a few good) information.
Accidents / Leaves
Connor McDavid / Edmonton Oilers – McDavid (ankle) has been eradicated within the first spherical by Anaheim. His ankle is fractured from operating right into a teammate in Recreation 2 of their first-round collection. McDavid will return subsequent yr and be himself, with hopefully a greater roster round him. A number of media chatter about him wanting out of Edmonton however Leon Draisaitl has seven years left on his deal, and Connor simply took a pay lower for 2 seasons to attempt to reduce the burden on his franchise, earlier than cashing in on the rising cap. Cooler heads prevail in my view, and I don’t assume he leaves his greatest good friend.
Joel Eriksson Ek / Minnesota Wild – Eriksson Ek (decrease physique) will miss the primary two video games of Minnesota’s second-round collection in opposition to Colorado, based on Michael Russo of The Athletic on Sunday. Eriksson Ek had 5 factors by way of the Wild’s first three video games of their first-round collection in opposition to Dallas, however he ended up ending a bit sluggish with zero factors to talk of within the subsequent three to shut out the collection. He noticed no discount in ice time over these three video games, except you depend lacking a little bit of shorthanded time whereas nonetheless logging 20 minutes in Recreation 6 a discount. He’s an enormous man to go down for Minnesota at heart, contemplating he performs in any respect strengths, and Minnesota’s third line heart when he’s wholesome is Michael McCarron.
Noah Dobson / Montreal Canadiens – Dobson (thumb) will likely be a game-time choice for Recreation 7 in opposition to Tampa Bay on Sunday, based on Eric Engels of Sportsnet. Dobson had been absent from the playoffs up till his potential return tonight, and the sentiment amongst some Montreal media is that he’ll greater than possible draw into the lineup. It’s unconfirmed, however he could also be leaping into the deep finish in a pivotal Recreation 7 versus the Lightning. Dobson had 47 factors in 80 video games within the common season, which is a far cry from his greatest season which got here with the Islanders in 2023-24 through which he went off for 70 in 79 video games He’s actually not relied upon in the identical method in Montreal both, with Lane Hutson wanting like a close to generational offensive defenseman.
Owen Tippett / Philadelphia Flyers – Tippett (undisclosed) was uncertain for Recreation 1 in opposition to Carolina on Saturday and certainly ended up being on the sidelines for the Flyers’ Recreation 1 loss. Philadelphia can actually use all the assistance they will get in opposition to a workforce in Carolina that’s operating roughshod on their opponents to date. Tippett solely had a aim and an help within the six video games of their first-round matchup in opposition to Pittsburgh, however he seemed harmful in most of these video games regardless, making many arduous driving performs to the web like he was at all times touted to be able to.
Alexander Nikishin / Carolina Hurricanes – Nikishin (concussion) gained’t be within the lineup for Recreation 1 of the second spherical versus the Flyers on Saturday, Ryan Henkel of The Hockey Information stories. No matter his zero factors by way of the 4 video games within the Hurricanes first-round sweep of a paltry Senators workforce, Nikishin is a crucial participant for that roster. He performs in any respect strengths, and punishes opponents with the physique. He was on the receiving finish of that punishment, which pressured him onto the sidelines sadly, however when you give it, you’ve actually gotta take it, within the crescendo summer season days of the NHL. Nikishin had 33 factors in 81 video games by way of the common season.
Noah Ostlund / Buffalo Sabres – Ostlund (decrease physique) isn’t anticipated to be out there to play within the second spherical of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, based on Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo Information on Sunday. Ostlund performed in Video games 3, 4, and 5 of their first-round collection in opposition to Boston, having a aim and help within the first recreation he performed and going scoreless after that, though he solely performed simply shy of three minutes in his remaining look. With 27 factors in 60 video games this rookie season, Ostlund did rather well for his first kick on the can, and if there weren’t such a ridiculous crop of rookies within the NHL this season, he can be extra well-known.
Radko Gudas / Anaheim Geese – Gudas (decrease physique) skated on his personal Saturday, and the Geese hope to have him again in some unspecified time in the future throughout their second-round collection in opposition to Vegas, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune. Gudas solely performed 9:40 in Recreation 1 in opposition to the Oilers earlier than leaving to an harm. He’s not a lot to jot down dwelling about by way of fantasy hockey except your league in some way counts scalps acquired. If hits or penalty minutes are your jam, he’s your man.
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