NHL News and Injuries: Jets, Leafs, Sabers, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Red Wings, and Predators

Fine and suspension

NHL Player Safety: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk was fined $5,000 for cutting Florida Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist.

Three-angle hipcheck by Neal Pionk on Jesper Boqvist.

It’s completely done. pic.twitter.com/NKDWM8ps26

– Carter Brooks (@CBrooksie84) November 17, 2024

NHL Player Safety: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for an illegal check on the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.

Ryan Reaves suspended five games for illegal check on Darnell Nurse, @NHLPlayerSafety.pic.twitter.com/eSGIwmD46u

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 17, 2024

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens, Penguins, Sharks and Leafs

NHL injuries

Adam Kimelman: Buffalo Sabers forward Tage Thompson is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. He missed their last two games due to a physical injury.

Forward Jordan Greenway missed Saturday’s game with a lingering injury.

Joe Pohoryles: Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke practiced yesterday. He has missed the last six games due to an injury.

Defenseman Mark Kastelic is day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury on Saturday.

Boats PR: The Carolina Hurricanes placed forward Seth Jarvis on IR retroactive to November 10th with an upper body injury. You are eligible to opt out of IR at any time.

Kurt Dusterberg: Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov started last night. He missed Saturday’s game after suffering a minor injury on Wednesday.

Corey Masisak: The Colorado Avalanche placed goaltender Alexander Georgiev on IR retroactive to November 13th. He is eligible to return any time after tonight’s game. Coach Jared Bednar said he is going with the team.

Dan Greenspan: Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson could return tonight. He left Friday’s game early in the third period with a lower back injury.

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Kevin Woodley: Nashville Predators forward Tommy Novak is back in the lineup after missing the past six games with an upper back injury.