NHL Injuries: John Tavares leaves after awkward collision

NHL injuries: Cutter Gauthier is back skating with the team. John Tavares leaves after an awkward collision. Josh Morrissey is week-to-week. Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) lays face down on the ice as Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (9) looks on during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

NHL Injuries: John Tavares leaves after awkward collision

Originally posted on NHL Rumors | By Mark Easson | Last updated Oct 17, 2026 11:45 AM ET

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Anaheim Ducks: Forward Mikael Granlund is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Derek Lee: Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper-body) practiced with the team yesterday.

Rachel Lenzi: Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker skated yesterday. They haven’t announced a return date. Coach Lindy Ruff: “Yeah, he’s getting a lot closer, we’ve got a detailed plan for, you know, when he’ll get back.”

Rachel Lenzi: Ruff said that goaltender Alex Lyon had been scheduled to return on Monday but had a setback with his left shoulder, “and now we just see with rehab, and where he ends up.”

Rachel Lenzi: Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin hasn’t been ruled out of Saturday’s game. Ruff: “I’d say it’s probably like a 50-50, maybe. Progressing.”

Dave McCarthy: Buffalo Sabres forward Josh Norris was in concussion protocol after falling awkwardly over Leafs Oliver Ekman-Larsson in overtime.

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Bruce Miles: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram missed last night’s game and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Mark Spector: Edmonton Oilers forward Jason Dickinson missed last night with a lingering leg issue from last year. It is not going away and is becoming a concern.

David Dwork: Florida Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom and defenseman Radko Gudas are both listed as day-to-day, and both could be back on Tuesday, possibly earlier.

Eetu Luostarinen has left the game after crashing hard into the end-boards ? https://t.co/PNDIacXQNA

— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) October 16, 2026

Dylan Larkin: Injured Minnesota Wild players

Nico Sturm (concussion)
Marcus Foligno (mid body)
Nick Foligno (upper body)
Jared Spurgeon (upper body)
Olli Maatta (upper body)
Brock Faber (skull)
Filip Gustavsson (hip)

Dylan Loucks: “John Hynes said Brock Faber got his stitches out and things are going well. Still no activity. He has another doctor visit. So Hynes will have an update after that.”

Patrick Guillet: Montreal Canadiens forward Oliver Kapanen was on the ice for around 30 minutes before the start of practice. Increased his speed and intensity over the prior day.

Kristy Flannery: New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe on forward Luke Evangelista: “He hasn’t been able to shake this fever, so it’s dragging on here. We’ll have to keep going without him.”

Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig left their last game early, but he was at practice yesterday and took contact.

Russell Vannozi: San Jose Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury and is day-to-day. He suffered the injury in a fight with Nikita Zadorov on Tuesday.

Sound of Hockey: Seattle Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour left last night’s game with a lower-body injury.

Dave McCarthy: Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares left last night’s game in the third period after an awkward collision with Josh Norris. There was no update after the game.

John Tavares heads down the tunnel after an awkward collision. https://t.co/4Jn0fGRs1z

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 16, 2026

Mitchell Clinton : Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey doesn’t need surgery but is listed as week-to-week.

Bruce Miles : Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov missed last night’s game after he crashed into the boards during their morning skate. He’ll be re-evaluated before Saturday’s game.

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