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Edmonton Oilers
Forwards Zach Hyman and Filip Hallander were both on the ice for Oilers practice on Friday, according to team reporter Bob Stauffer.
Hyman, 34, appeared in the team's 6-5 season-opening loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 29 but missed the team's next three games with an undisclosed injury.
The 6-foot-1 winger registered 31 goals and 52 points in 58 games last season.
Hallander, 26, was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney.
The 6-foot-2 centre recorded a goal and four points in 13 games with the Penguins last season and he has a goal and three points in two games this year before the trade.
Edmonton used these lines during Friday's practice, according to Stauffer:
Podkolzin - McDavid - Draisaitl
Hallander - Dickinson - Kapanen/Hyman
Formenton - Michaels - Joseph
Frederic/Jones - Samanski - Howard
Ekholm - Bouchard
Shea - Murphy
Walman - Emberson
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Hyman, 34, appeared in the team's 6-5 season-opening loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 29 but missed the team's next three games with an undisclosed injury.
The 6-foot-1 winger registered 31 goals and 52 points in 58 games last season.
Hallander, 26, was acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for defenceman Spencer Stastney.
The 6-foot-2 centre recorded a goal and four points in 13 games with the Penguins last season and he has a goal and three points in two games this year before the trade.
Edmonton used these lines during Friday's practice, according to Stauffer:
Podkolzin - McDavid - Draisaitl
Hallander - Dickinson - Kapanen/Hyman
Formenton - Michaels - Joseph
Frederic/Jones - Samanski - Howard
Ekholm - Bouchard
Shea - Murphy
Walman - Emberson
Mukhamadullin
Zach Hyman and Filip Hallander are on the ice for @EdmontonOilers practice this morning in San Jose
— Bob Stauffer (@Bob_Stauffer) October 9, 2026
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Forward John Tavares and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky were absent at Leafs practice on Friday as the team prepares to take on the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.
Bobrvsky is still looking for his first win as a Maple Leaf after his team lost 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights in a shootout on Thursday.
The 38-year-old netminder allowed three goals on 43 shots and now has an 0-2-1 record with a 2.96 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.
Tavares missed practice due to personal reasons. He has a goal and three points in five games this season.
Defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was a participant in practice on Friday despite exiting Thursday's game early with an injury.
The 6-foot-2, left-shot blueliner exited in the third period after taking a hit from Golden Knights defenceman Jeremy Lauzon.
Ekman-Larsson has yet to register a point in five games this season while averaging 16:43 of ice time. He had eight goals and 39 points in 78 games last year while averaging 20:36 of ice time.
The Maple Leafs recalled forward Miles Wood from the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Friday.
Wood, 31, was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sept. 28, along with forward Kirill Marchenko and goaltender Elvis Merlikins, in exchange for forwards Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, defenceman Emil Andrae, and a second-round pick in the 2027 draft.
The 6-foot-2 winger was assigned to the Marlies to begin the season but has yet to appear in a game.
Wood registered eight goals and 14 points in 54 games with the Blue Jackets last season.
The Maple Leafs used these lines during Thursday's practice:
Marchenko - Matthews - Roslovic
Cowan - Paul - Nylander
McKenna - Sissons - Groulx
MacEwen - Blueger - Duhaime
McCabe - Raddysh
Rielly - Tanev
Ekman-Larsson - Stecher
Blankenburg
Stolarz
Bonello (EBUG)
Bobrvsky is still looking for his first win as a Maple Leaf after his team lost 4-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights in a shootout on Thursday.
The 38-year-old netminder allowed three goals on 43 shots and now has an 0-2-1 record with a 2.96 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage.
Tavares missed practice due to personal reasons. He has a goal and three points in five games this season.
Defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was a participant in practice on Friday despite exiting Thursday's game early with an injury.
The 6-foot-2, left-shot blueliner exited in the third period after taking a hit from Golden Knights defenceman Jeremy Lauzon.
Ekman-Larsson has yet to register a point in five games this season while averaging 16:43 of ice time. He had eight goals and 39 points in 78 games last year while averaging 20:36 of ice time.
The Maple Leafs recalled forward Miles Wood from the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Friday.
Wood, 31, was acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sept. 28, along with forward Kirill Marchenko and goaltender Elvis Merlikins, in exchange for forwards Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, defenceman Emil Andrae, and a second-round pick in the 2027 draft.
The 6-foot-2 winger was assigned to the Marlies to begin the season but has yet to appear in a game.
Wood registered eight goals and 14 points in 54 games with the Blue Jackets last season.
The Maple Leafs used these lines during Thursday's practice:
Marchenko - Matthews - Roslovic
Cowan - Paul - Nylander
McKenna - Sissons - Groulx
MacEwen - Blueger - Duhaime
McCabe - Raddysh
Rielly - Tanev
Ekman-Larsson - Stecher
Blankenburg
Stolarz
Bonello (EBUG)
F Miles Wood has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) October 9, 2026
Injury News
San Jose Sharks
Captain Macklin Celebrini was on the ice for Sharks practice for the second straight day on Friday, according to Max Miller of NHL.com.
Celebrini, 20, miss the last two games while dealing with a lower-body injury.
The 6-foot centre has five assists in two game with the Sharks this season.
Additionally, the Sharks assigned forward Brett Leason to the AHL's San Jose Barracuda on Friday after he cleared waivers.
Leason, 27, joined the Sharks in the off-season as a free agent but did not play a game for them this year.
The 6-foot-5 winger appeared in six games with the Washington Capitals last season and had 14 goals and 44 points in 56 AHL games with the Hersey Bears last year.
Celebrini, 20, miss the last two games while dealing with a lower-body injury.
The 6-foot centre has five assists in two game with the Sharks this season.
Additionally, the Sharks assigned forward Brett Leason to the AHL's San Jose Barracuda on Friday after he cleared waivers.
Leason, 27, joined the Sharks in the off-season as a free agent but did not play a game for them this year.
The 6-foot-5 winger appeared in six games with the Washington Capitals last season and had 14 goals and 44 points in 56 AHL games with the Hersey Bears last year.
One thing to note: Celebrini is in a white jersey. That may mean he's not fully back yet, but still it's a good sign he's on the ice on back-to-back days. Top-six forwards are usually in teal. #SJSharks
— Max Miller (@Real_Max_Miller) October 9, 2026
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Detroit Red Wings
The Red Wings activated forwards Chase Stillman and Carter Bear from the injured non-roster list and assigned them to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins on Friday.
Stillman, 23, joined the Red Wings as an unrestricted free agent in the off-season. He played last season with the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks, recording three goals and nine points in 24 games.
Bear, 19, was drafted 13th overall by the Red Wings in 2025 and is in his first professional hockey season.
He played last season with the WHL's Everett Silvertips, recording 36 goals and 77 points in 53 games.
Bear also helped Canada to a bronze medal at the 2026 World Juniors, appearing in two games.
Stillman, 23, joined the Red Wings as an unrestricted free agent in the off-season. He played last season with the AHL's Abbotsford Canucks, recording three goals and nine points in 24 games.
Bear, 19, was drafted 13th overall by the Red Wings in 2025 and is in his first professional hockey season.
He played last season with the WHL's Everett Silvertips, recording 36 goals and 77 points in 53 games.
Bear also helped Canada to a bronze medal at the 2026 World Juniors, appearing in two games.
UPDATE: The #RedWings have activated Chase Stillman and Carter Bear from Injured Non-Roster and assigned them to the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins. pic.twitter.com/QTU4kg2D8E
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) October 9, 2026
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Minnesota Wild
Goaltender Filip Gustavsson was placed on long-term injured reserve on Friday and the team recalled defenceman Matt Kiersted from the AHL's Iowa Wild.
Gustavsson, 28, has yet to play this season while recovering from off-season hip surgery.
The 6-foot-2 netminder had a 28-15-6 record last season with a .904 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average.
Kiersted appeared in six games with the Wild last season, recording an assist. He has yet to record a point in two games in the AHL this season.
The Wild placed forward Nick Foligno on injured reserve on Friday with an upper-body injury.
Foligno, 38, was injured during Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres after just 3:29 of ice time.
The 6-foot winger is in his first full season with the Wild and has a goal in three games.
Additionally, the Wild recalled forward Rieger Lorenz from the AHL's Iowa Wild and assigned forward Tyler Pitlick to Iowa.
Lorenz, 22, was drafted 56th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and played most of last season with the NCAA Division I champion Denver University last season.
He had 17 goals and 35 points in 43 games with Denver last season and appeared in three games in the AHL when his NCAA season ended.
The 6-foot 1 winger registered two goals and three points in two AHL games this season.
Gustavsson, 28, has yet to play this season while recovering from off-season hip surgery.
The 6-foot-2 netminder had a 28-15-6 record last season with a .904 save percentage and a 2.69 goals-against average.
Kiersted appeared in six games with the Wild last season, recording an assist. He has yet to record a point in two games in the AHL this season.
The Wild placed forward Nick Foligno on injured reserve on Friday with an upper-body injury.
Foligno, 38, was injured during Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres after just 3:29 of ice time.
The 6-foot winger is in his first full season with the Wild and has a goal in three games.
Additionally, the Wild recalled forward Rieger Lorenz from the AHL's Iowa Wild and assigned forward Tyler Pitlick to Iowa.
Lorenz, 22, was drafted 56th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft and played most of last season with the NCAA Division I champion Denver University last season.
He had 17 goals and 35 points in 43 games with Denver last season and appeared in three games in the AHL when his NCAA season ended.
The 6-foot 1 winger registered two goals and three points in two AHL games this season.
We have recalled forward Rieger Lorenz from the Iowa Wild. In addition, forward Nick Foligno has been placed on Injured Reserve (upper body) and forward Tyler Pitlick has been reassigned to Iowa.
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) October 9, 2026
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New Jersey Devils
Forward Jack Hughes and defenceman Jonas Siegenthaler were both on the ice on Friday for Devils practice, according to team reporter Amanda Stein.
Hughes was absent from Thursday's practice for a maintenance day.
The 5-foot-11 centre has a goal and two points in three games this season.
Seigenthaler left Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth with an undisclosed injury and head coach Sheldon Keefe said his injuries are "better than initially thought".
The 6-foot-2 left shot blueliner is averaging 18:54 in three games this season.
Forward Connor Brown was absent from practice as he continues to work his way back from a lower-body injury.
Brown, 32, has yet to play this season with the injury and has been skating on his own. Keefe says that Brown is targeting next week to return to practice.
Additionally, the Devils assigned forward Stefan Noesen to the AHL's Utica Comets after he cleared waivers on Friday.
Noesen, 33, appeared in two games without recording a point while averaging 7:24 of ice time.
The 6-foot-1 winger is two years removed from his best NHL season that saw him register 22 goals and 41 points during the 2024-25 campaign. He had three goals and seven points in 38 games last season.
Hughes was absent from Thursday's practice for a maintenance day.
The 5-foot-11 centre has a goal and two points in three games this season.
Seigenthaler left Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth with an undisclosed injury and head coach Sheldon Keefe said his injuries are "better than initially thought".
The 6-foot-2 left shot blueliner is averaging 18:54 in three games this season.
Forward Connor Brown was absent from practice as he continues to work his way back from a lower-body injury.
Brown, 32, has yet to play this season with the injury and has been skating on his own. Keefe says that Brown is targeting next week to return to practice.
Additionally, the Devils assigned forward Stefan Noesen to the AHL's Utica Comets after he cleared waivers on Friday.
Noesen, 33, appeared in two games without recording a point while averaging 7:24 of ice time.
The 6-foot-1 winger is two years removed from his best NHL season that saw him register 22 goals and 41 points during the 2024-25 campaign. He had three goals and seven points in 38 games last season.
Jonas Siegenthaler is on the ice for #NJDevils practice today. A really good sign for him.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) October 9, 2026
Yesterday HC Keefe said "he's better than initially thought" after leaving the game against Utah.
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St. Louis Blues
Forward Dillon Dube is doubtful to be available when the Blues take on the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday, according to Lou Korac of NHL.com
Dube, 28, sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators and will have an MRI on his neck.
The 5-foot-11 centre has a goal in three games this season in his first NHL action since the 2023-24 campaign.
Zach Dean is expected to enter the lineup in Dube's place on Saturday.
Dean, 23, appeared in the team's 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 3 where had four minutes in penalties with a minus-4 rating on 12:37 of ice time.
The 6-foot centre was acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights in February of 2023 in exchange for forward Ivan Barbashev after he was drafted 30th overall by the Golden Knights in 2021.
Prior to this season, Dean last appeared in the NHL during the 2023-24 campaign without registering a point in nine games.
Dube, 28, sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators and will have an MRI on his neck.
The 5-foot-11 centre has a goal in three games this season in his first NHL action since the 2023-24 campaign.
Zach Dean is expected to enter the lineup in Dube's place on Saturday.
Dean, 23, appeared in the team's 6-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 3 where had four minutes in penalties with a minus-4 rating on 12:37 of ice time.
The 6-foot centre was acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights in February of 2023 in exchange for forward Ivan Barbashev after he was drafted 30th overall by the Golden Knights in 2021.
Prior to this season, Dean last appeared in the NHL during the 2023-24 campaign without registering a point in nine games.
Dube is doubtful for tomorrow, getting an MRI on his neck from collision in corner last night. Zach Dean will get in tomorrow's game. #stlblues
— Lou Korac (@lkorac10) October 9, 2026
Injury News
Nashville Predators
Defenceman William Trudeau was placed on injured reserve on Friday and is considered to be out week-to-week.
Trudeau, 23, was acquired by the New York Rangers from the Montreal Canadiens in the off-season in exchange for forward Brett Berard. He was then claimed off waivers by the Predators on Sept. 26.
The 5-foot-11 left-shot defenceman appeared in three games this season, averaging 9:11 of ice time.
Trudeau, 23, was acquired by the New York Rangers from the Montreal Canadiens in the off-season in exchange for forward Brett Berard. He was then claimed off waivers by the Predators on Sept. 26.
The 5-foot-11 left-shot defenceman appeared in three games this season, averaging 9:11 of ice time.
#Preds Roster Update: Defenseman William Trudeau has been placed on IR and is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) October 9, 2026
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Los Angeles Kings
The Kings recalled forward Jared Wright from the AHL's Ontario Reign on Friday.
Wright, 23, was drafted 169th overall by the Kings in 2022 and appeared in 23 games in the NHL last season, recording four assists.
The 6-foot-1 winger has two goals and three points in two games with the Reign so far this season.
Wright, 23, was drafted 169th overall by the Kings in 2022 and appeared in 23 games in the NHL last season, recording four assists.
The 6-foot-1 winger has two goals and three points in two games with the Reign so far this season.
The @LAKings have recalled forward Jared Wright from the @ontarioreign (AHL).
— LA Kings PR (@LAKingsPR) October 9, 2026
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Injury News
Ottawa Senators
Defencemen Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub could return from injury in the coming days, according to Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.
Sanderson sustained a lower-body injury during the team's season opening victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 3.
He was also dealing with an undisclosed injury that sidelined him throughout most of training camp, only appearing in one pre-season game.
Sanderson was one of the Senators’ most valuable defencemen last season, registering 14 goals and 54 points in 67 games. He also finished ninth in the NHL last season in ice time, averaging 24:50.
The 24-year-old defenceman skated on his own on Friday.
Zub has yet to appear this season while continuing to recover from a knee injury he sustained during the team's first-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes last season.
The 31-year-old defenceman skated on Thursday but was not on the ice on Friday.
Zub registered five goals and 30 points in 81 games last season while averaging 20:48 of ice time.
Forward William Eklund will miss an extended period of time with an ankle injury, head coach Travis Green told reporters on Friday.
Eklund, 23, sustained the injury during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers after just 1:24 of ice time.
The 5-foot-10 winger was acquired by the Senators from the Sharks in the off-season, along with prospects Brandon Svoboda and Kasper Halltunen in exchange for the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Eklund has a goal and an assist in four games this season
Additionally, forward Andre Burkovsky told reporters on Friday that he's close to returning from injury and making his Senators debute, writes Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch.
Burakovsky, 31, missed the team's first four games of the season while out with an upper-body injury.
The two-time Stanley Cup winner was acquired in the off-season from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft.
Burakovsky registered 11 goals and 33 points in 75 games in Chicago last season.
Sanderson sustained a lower-body injury during the team's season opening victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 3.
He was also dealing with an undisclosed injury that sidelined him throughout most of training camp, only appearing in one pre-season game.
Sanderson was one of the Senators’ most valuable defencemen last season, registering 14 goals and 54 points in 67 games. He also finished ninth in the NHL last season in ice time, averaging 24:50.
The 24-year-old defenceman skated on his own on Friday.
Zub has yet to appear this season while continuing to recover from a knee injury he sustained during the team's first-round loss to the Carolina Hurricanes last season.
The 31-year-old defenceman skated on Thursday but was not on the ice on Friday.
Zub registered five goals and 30 points in 81 games last season while averaging 20:48 of ice time.
Forward William Eklund will miss an extended period of time with an ankle injury, head coach Travis Green told reporters on Friday.
Eklund, 23, sustained the injury during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers after just 1:24 of ice time.
The 5-foot-10 winger was acquired by the Senators from the Sharks in the off-season, along with prospects Brandon Svoboda and Kasper Halltunen in exchange for the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Eklund has a goal and an assist in four games this season
Additionally, forward Andre Burkovsky told reporters on Friday that he's close to returning from injury and making his Senators debute, writes Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch.
Burakovsky, 31, missed the team's first four games of the season while out with an upper-body injury.
The two-time Stanley Cup winner was acquired in the off-season from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 draft.
Burakovsky registered 11 goals and 33 points in 75 games in Chicago last season.
Andre Burakovsky could play as soon as tomorrow…but William Eklund is out for an “extended” period of time with an ankle injury. Won’t require surgery.
— Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) October 9, 2026
Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub could join the team in the next few days. Sanderson skated today, but no Zub. #Sens 🤕 report.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
Sergei Murashov will get the start in net on Friday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, according to head coach Dan Muse.
Murashov, 22, made his season debut on Monday, allowing three goals on 35 shots in the team's 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
The 6-foot-2 netminder had a 1-1-2 record with the Penguins last season with a 2.56 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage.
Newly acquired defenceman Spencer Statsney will not be in the lineup on Friday against the Blue Jackets as he continues to get acclimated with the team, according to Muse.
Statsney was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.
"There's a lot of hockey to be played," Muse told reporters on Friday. "You don't want to overwhelm anybody with too much, too soon."
The 5-foot-11, left-shot blueliner has yet to make his 2026-27 debut and had two goals and 10 points in 66 games last season split between the Oilers and Nashville Predators.
Murashov, 22, made his season debut on Monday, allowing three goals on 35 shots in the team's 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
The 6-foot-2 netminder had a 1-1-2 record with the Penguins last season with a 2.56 goals-against average and an .897 save percentage.
Newly acquired defenceman Spencer Statsney will not be in the lineup on Friday against the Blue Jackets as he continues to get acclimated with the team, according to Muse.
Statsney was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday in exchange for forward Filip Hallander.
"There's a lot of hockey to be played," Muse told reporters on Friday. "You don't want to overwhelm anybody with too much, too soon."
The 5-foot-11, left-shot blueliner has yet to make his 2026-27 debut and had two goals and 10 points in 66 games last season split between the Oilers and Nashville Predators.
Dan Muse said Sergei Murashov starts tonight in Columbus, the first half of a back-to-back for Pittsburgh.
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop) October 9, 2026
He is coming off a strong performance in his season debut on Monday vs. Winnipeg, where he gave the Penguins a chance to win on a night they didn't have their best.
Canadian Team
Injury News
Montreal Canadiens
Head coach Martin St. louis told reporters on Friday that goaltender Sam Montembeault will be out 10-to-14 days with a lower-body injury.
Montembeault, 29, left Wednesday's practice early due to the injury.
The 6-foot-3 netminder has yet to appear this season. He had a 10-8-4 record last season with a 3.43 goals-against average and an .872 save percentage.
Montembeault, 29, left Wednesday's practice early due to the injury.
The 6-foot-3 netminder has yet to appear this season. He had a 10-8-4 record last season with a 3.43 goals-against average and an .872 save percentage.
2026/10/09: Entraînement · Practice https://t.co/ifBx3UzYn4
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 9, 2026
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Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury, head coach Scott Arniel told reporters on Friday
Morrissey, 31, sustained the injury during the team's 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday after just 9:32 of ice time. He did not participate in Thursday's optional skate and Friday's morning skate.
Arniel added that he's not concerned for Morrissey's health long-term.
The 6-foot defenceman has three assists in four games this season while averaging 20:04 of ice time.
Blueliner Neal Pionk quarterbacked the first power-play unit in the absence of Morrissey
Defenceman Elias Salomonsson participated in the team's morning skate in a regular practice sweater on Friday.
Salomonsson, 22, has yet to play this season while he's been recovering from a concussion.
The 6-foot, right-shot defenceman recorded a goal and five points in 32 games during his rookie season last year while averaging 17:58 of ice time.
Clay Stevenson is expected to get the start in net when the Jets take on the Ducks on Friday.
Stevenson won his Jets debut on Monday, recording 29 saves in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Jets from the Washington Capitals before the beginning of the season.
Winnipeg used these lines during their morning skate:
Connor - Scheifele - Perfetti
Barron - Björck - Vilardi
Rosen - Lowry - Iafallo
Koepke - Namestnikov - Lambert
Niederreiter
Ferraro - Pionk
Samberg - DeMelo
Fleury - Bauer
Salomonsson - St. Ivany
Stevenson
Skinner
Morrissey, 31, sustained the injury during the team's 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday after just 9:32 of ice time. He did not participate in Thursday's optional skate and Friday's morning skate.
Arniel added that he's not concerned for Morrissey's health long-term.
The 6-foot defenceman has three assists in four games this season while averaging 20:04 of ice time.
Blueliner Neal Pionk quarterbacked the first power-play unit in the absence of Morrissey
Defenceman Elias Salomonsson participated in the team's morning skate in a regular practice sweater on Friday.
Salomonsson, 22, has yet to play this season while he's been recovering from a concussion.
The 6-foot, right-shot defenceman recorded a goal and five points in 32 games during his rookie season last year while averaging 17:58 of ice time.
Clay Stevenson is expected to get the start in net when the Jets take on the Ducks on Friday.
Stevenson won his Jets debut on Monday, recording 29 saves in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 27-year-old was claimed off waivers by the Jets from the Washington Capitals before the beginning of the season.
Winnipeg used these lines during their morning skate:
Connor - Scheifele - Perfetti
Barron - Björck - Vilardi
Rosen - Lowry - Iafallo
Koepke - Namestnikov - Lambert
Niederreiter
Ferraro - Pionk
Samberg - DeMelo
Fleury - Bauer
Salomonsson - St. Ivany
Stevenson
Skinner
Scott Arniel says Josh Morrissey is day to day. Felt a little better today. Not concerned long term.#NHLJets
— danielle bain (@danielleBain) October 9, 2026
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New York Rangers
Goaltender Igor Shesterkin will make his fourth start in five games when the Rangers take on the Washington Capitals on Friday night, confirmed head coach Mike Sullivan.
Shesterkin, 30, has won his last three starts and has a 3-1-0 record so far this year with a 1.75 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.
Shesterkin, 30, has won his last three starts and has a 3-1-0 record so far this year with a 1.75 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage.
Shesterkin is in net for the Rangers tonight, per Sullivan
— Peter Baugh (@Peter_Baugh) October 9, 2026
Injury News
Washington Capitals
Defenceman Matt Roy was absent from practice on Friday as he continues to recover from a lower-body injury, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
The 6-foot-2 defenceman skated on his own prior to practice, the team informed El-Bashir.
Roy is in his third season with the Capitals and averaged 18:26 in two games this season. He registered two goals and 19 points in 79 games last season while averaging 20:37 of ice time.
The 6-foot-2 defenceman skated on his own prior to practice, the team informed El-Bashir.
Roy is in his third season with the Capitals and averaged 18:26 in two games this season. He registered two goals and 19 points in 79 games last season while averaging 20:37 of ice time.
Roy skated on his own prior to the team session, per the #ALLCAPS https://t.co/hmnkZH5hWv
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) October 9, 2026