With Jeremy Swayman potentially returning to the Boston Bruins lineup after a recent upper-body injury, the team is optimistic about his swift recovery. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres face challenges as defenseman Rasmus Dahlin missed practice, although forward Ryan McLeod could be ready to play. The Carolina Hurricanes are making headlines with a significant trade for Mikko Rantanen, while their William Carrier is sidelined for a couple of months due to a lower-body injury that needed surgery.

In other injury news, the Chicago Blackhawks are dealing with Seth Jones and Connor Murphy absent from their recent showdown. The New Jersey Devils will be without Jacob Markstrom for at least a month due to a sprained MCL. Furthermore, the New York Islanders' Noah Dobson is expected to miss several weeks. The Philadelphia Flyers are also grappling with injuries, as Egor Zamula is out, and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Bryan Rust is classified as day-to-day.

The New York Rangers aim to bounce back at Madison Square Garden against the struggling San Jose Sharks, who are competing for the bottom of the Pacific Division. The Sharks have had difficulty scoring, which could be an advantage for the Rangers given their recent defensive struggles.

Barclay Goodrow, who declined a trade to San Jose before being claimed off waivers, faces his former team tonight. Despite his absence, the Rangers' fourth line has shown improvement this season. The game starts at 7 PM.

In a series of injury updates from the NHL, Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke exited the game early after a hit from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty. Meanwhile, Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar indicated that Jonathan Drouin is nearing a return, but Cale Makar's status remains uncertain following an injury.

Los Angeles Kings forward Alex Turcotte missed a game due to an undisclosed injury, while New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov is day-to-day. The San Jose Sharks activated Macklin Celebrini and Ty Dellandrea from the injured reserve.

St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway was hospitalized after a neck injury but is reportedly fine. Tampa Bay Lightning's Brayden Point and Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews are both day-to-day with injuries, as is Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy, who has returned to full practice.

The Colorado Avalanche have activated Artturi Lehkonen from the injured reserve, signaling a potential return to the lineup soon. Meanwhile, Miles Wood has been placed on IR retroactively, and Gabriel Landeskog's return remains uncertain.

In Edmonton, Connor McDavid participated in an optional skate, but his return is still day-to-day. Other teams are managing various injuries, with updates on players like Tommy Novak, Macklin Celebrini, and Philip Broberg.

In a thrilling shootout, Wyatt Johnston secured a 3-2 victory for the Dallas Stars against the San Jose Sharks, keeping Dallas undefeated at 4-0. Johnston's decisive shot followed successful attempts by Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene, while Jake Oettinger made crucial saves, stopping San Jose's first shootout attempt.

Both teams showcased strong performances, with the Sharks' Mackenzie Blackwood making 36 saves. Notably, Tyler Toffoli and Ty Dellandrea scored for San Jose, but the Stars maintained control with goals from Duchene and Roope Hintz.