NHL Status Report: Key Player Updates
K'Andre Miller Returns for Hurricanes
K'Andre Miller will rejoin the Carolina Hurricanes lineup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. The defenseman missed six consecutive games due to a lower-body injury but was activated off injured reserve on Thursday.
Coach Rod Brind'Amour stated, "Miller should be able to play, but we won't know until after the morning skate."
Mats Zuccarello Nears Season Debut with Wild
Mats Zuccarello could make his season debut on Friday at 7 p.m. ET against the New York Islanders. He has been recovering after being sidelined for 7-8 weeks due to a lower-body injury announced on September 18. Zuccarello skated on his own last week and participated in the morning skate before Thursday's game.
Coach John Hynes said, "He's not going to go tonight, but we'll see tomorrow. It's day to day."
Tyson Kozak Expected to Play for Sabres
Tyson Kozak is expected to return to the lineup for the Buffalo Sabres against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Kozak missed five games with a lower-body injury but is now active.
Josh Norris Progressing with No Return Date
Josh Norris has begun skating independently following an upper-body injury. However, there is no set timeline for his return to play.
Summary: NHL teams are seeing key players like Miller, Zuccarello, and Kozak nearing returns, while some players like Norris continue recovery without a clear timeline.