NHL Injury News: Makar, MacKinnon, Staal, Faber, DeMelo

Makar’s injury comes four days after he left practice on Sunday for precautionary reasons. Obviously, this is not good news for the Avalanche, especially if either player misses significant time.

“Obviously, they’re two of the best players in the world, so you like to have them, no doubt,” Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog said. “But I don’t think it’s any different, right? Like you just play with whoever you got, whoever’s ready to go, whoever’s healthy and up. They play. So, hope those guys will be just fine.”

Jordan Staal Return Is Imminent

Jordan Staal could return for the Carolina Hurricanes against the Seattle Kraken on Saturday at the 2026 NHL Global Series in Finland. The 38-year-old center has missed 14 games with a calf injury but practiced twice in Finland and played on special teams Friday.

Coach Rod Brind’Amour said the team brought him over hoping to get him in a game, though there’s no rush. Staal, last season’s Conn Smythe winner, has no points in six games this season.

Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov and defenseman Alexander Nikishin could also play.

The Latest on Brock Faber

Brock Faber could return from a skull fracture and play his first game of the season Saturday against Boston, John Hynes said. The Wild defenseman was injured Sept. 25 against Dallas and had surgery two days later. Hynes called Saturday possible but not certain, and said Faber should be back shortly after if not.

The Athletic’s Michael Russo writes:

“Hynes told The Athletic after Thursday’s win that there still needed to be conversations with Faber, the coaches and the strength and conditioning department. Everybody, but especially Faber, must feel comfortable that he’s ready.”

source – ‘Brock Faber’s return is so close, he’s already picking up tab for Wild teammates’ – Michael Russo – The Athletic – 11-13-2026

Jets’ Dylan DeMelo Placed on IR

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo is expected to miss about a week or more with a lower-body injury suffered Thursday against Dallas, when Mikko Rantanen fell on his right leg. The Jets placed him on injured reserve, making him ineligible to return before Nov. 21 against Vegas, and recalled Henry Thrun from the minors.

The injury comes just two games after Josh Morrissey returned from a month-long absence. The Jets announced that they have recalled defenceman Henry Thrun from the Manitoba Moose (AHL).