NHL Injury Updates: Kulikov, Jones, Thomas, and More

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on NHL News today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Plenty of movement in the NHL lineup seen this weekend. Dimitri Kulikov is a game time decision for the Panthers against the Islanders on Sunday at 6.30 pm, Eastern Time due to an upper body issue. That's kept him out since early October. Seth Jones joined the Black Hawk's morning skate in a full jersey after missing time with his own upper body injury from the Winter Classic back on, January 2nd. Robert Thomas' back in action for the Blues after coming off injured reserve following a personal leave and a leg procedure. He set to play against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday at 5 pm, Eastern Time, bringing his solid stats of 33 points in 42 games. This season, meanwhile, the Blues move forward, Robbie Fabri to non-Roster status. Anthony Cerelli made his return for the Lightning in their loss to Buffalo, logging over 14 minutes on ice, despite being minus 2.

1:02He'd missed four games with a lower body tweak from early February that also sideline him from the Olympics. On a high note, Luke Hughes helped the Devils be St. Louis with an assist and strong defense of play in 20 minutes. Devils coach Sheldon Kief prays Hughes for a speed and all around game after the defenseman sat out 10 games with a shoulder problem. Hughes now has 27 points in 50 games, adding real offensive punch from the blue line. Andre Kuzmenko faces more time out with the conucks after knee surgery for a torn meniscus listed week to week with 25 points in 52. Games? Uvi's Balinsky's is day to day for the Panthers after leaving their recent loss to Buffalo. Keep an eye on these as, teams push through the schedule thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there.