2024-25 NHL the season continues to advance. With the season in full swing, a few teams are dealing with significant injuries.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is trying to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, but that pursuit has hit a snag. Last month, against the Utah Hockey Club, Ovechkin collided with Utah forward Jack McBain and left the game. The following day, the Capitals listed Ovechkin as week-to-week due to a lower leg injury.
Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabers are currently on a massive losing streak, and it doesn’t help that the team is without star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin. Dahlin suffered back spasms this month and missed Buffalo’s last seven games. However, Dahlin is making progress toward his return to the ice and could play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday, December 20.
Here is a list of many big-name players who are currently sidelined due to injury.
Anaheim Ducks
Trevor Zegras (C)
Type of injury: Lower body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last read: 12/4/24
Hampus Lindholm (D)
Type of injury: Lower body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown (expected to miss several weeks)
Last reading: 12/11/24
Buffalo swords
Rasmus Dahlin (D)
Type of injury: Back
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last read: 03/12/24
Frederik Andersen (G)
Type of injury: Lower body
Injured reserve: No
Approximate return date: Mid-November 2024
Last reading: 26/10/24
Gabriel Landeskog
Type of injury: Knee
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last reading: 06/26/22
Erik Gudbranson (R)
Type of injury: Upper body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last read: 15/10/24
Boone Jenner (center)
Type of injury: Upper body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last read: 03/28/24
Detroit Red Wings
Cam Talbot (L)
Type of injury: Lower body
Injured reserve: No
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last reading: 12/1/24
Evander Kane (AG)
Type of injury: Hip and hernia operations
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: February 2025
Last reading: 10/06/24
Drew Doughty (D)
Type of injury: Ankle surgery
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last read: 09/25/24
Anthony Duclair (AG)
Type of injury: Lower body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: December 2024
Last read: 10/19/24
Mike Reilly (D)
Type of injury: Upper body
Injured reserve: No
Approximate return date: Day to day
Last read: 11/1/24
New York Rangers
K’Andre Miller (D)
Type of injury: Upper body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last read: 11/12/24
Torey Krug (R)
Type of injury: Ankle surgery
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: 2025-26 season
Last read: 10/04/24
Marc-Édouard Vlasic (D)
Type of injury: Upper body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last read: 04/18/24
Logan Couture (C)
Type of injury: Elder
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last reading: 01/31/24
Jordan Eberle (AD)
Type of injury: Pelvic surgery
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: February 2025
Last reading: 14/11/24
Anthony Stolarz (L)
Type of injury: Knee surgery
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: February 2025
Last read: 12/12/24
Calle Jarnkrok (C)
Type of injury: Lower body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: End of October 2024
Last reading: 09/22/24
John Marino (D)
Type of injury: Upper body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: Unknown
Last reading: 04/15/24
Sean Durzi (R)
Type of injury: Shoulder
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: 4-6 months
Last read: 14/10/24
Vancouver Canucks
Philippe Hronek (D)
Type of injury: Lower body
Injured reserve: Yes
Approximate return date: January 2025
Last read: 11/27/24
Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin (AG)
Type of injury: Lower leg
Injured reserve: No
Approximate return date: From week to week
Last read: 11/18/24
