NHL Status Report: McQueen to make NHL debut for Ducks

Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.

Anaheim Ducks

Roger McQueen will make his NHL debut for the Ducks against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday (9:45 p.m. ET; Prime Video, KCOP-13, SNW). The No. 10 pick by Anaheim in the 2025 NHL Draft, McQueen was recalled from San Diego of the American Hockey League after leading the team with three goals in four AHL games. The 20-year-old forward, who signed his entry-level contract with the Ducks on April 18, practiced on the third line between Frank Vatrano and A.J. Greer. "It's a great day, so very excited," McQueen said. "Kind of waited for this moment for a while, so super excited. Obviously, just trying to get the win and just enjoy it. You only get this once, so it's one of those things you want to enjoy." ... Forward Cutter Gauthier will miss his first game of the season with an upper-body injury. He has two goals this season and led Anaheim with 41 in 2025-26. Gauthier participated in drills at the start of practice Monday but left  before line rushes. "We tried it yesterday in practice, but not a go," coach Joel Quenneville said. ... Forward Ryan Poehling (MCL sprain) was placed on injured reserve and will be out 6-8 weeks. He has two points (one goal, one assist) in five games this season.

Minnesota Wild

Nico Sturm (upper body) was placed on injured reserve by the Wild and will not play against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday (8:15 p.m. ET; TSN3, MINNHL, Wild+). The forward took a puck up high on a Jared Spurgeon shot through traffic with 2:14 left to play in the first period of a 4-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Sturm left the ice slowly with the help of a trainer and teammate and did not return. Forward Justin Kirkland was recalled from Iowa of the AHL. ... Marcus Foligno was placed on injured reserve Monday. The forward last played in a 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 8. Forward Tyler Pitlick was also recalled from Iowa.

Buffalo Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin (upper body) is day to day and not expected to play for the Sabres at the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday (6:30 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, MSG-B). The defenseman appeared to sustain the injury while taking a slap shot early in the second period of a 5-3 win against the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Monday. "They (can) treat him better here," coach Lindy Ruff said after the game. "He doesn't have to get on an airplane right now. Obviously, that probably rules him out for tomorrow." Dahlin, the Sabres captain, has two goals and two assists in six games while averaging 23:38 of ice time.

Colorado Avalanche

Cale Makar will not play for the Avalanche against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN+, TVAS) to be with his wife, Tracy, and await the arrival of their twins. The defenseman has seven points (three goals, four assists) in five games this season, averaging 21:30 of ice time. Defenseman Sam Malinski will move up to the top pair with Devon Toews, and Noah Juulsen will return to the lineup after he was scratched for a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.

Winnipeg Jets

Josh Morrissey (upper body) skated Monday but remains day to day, Jets coach Scott Arniel said. Their top defenseman was injured after a hit on Avalanche forward T.J. Hughes in the first period of a 3-2 win Oct. 7. Morrissey played one shift at the beginning of the second period but then left the game and did not return. Winnipeg hosts Minnesota on Tuesday (8:15 p.m. ET; TSN3, MINNHL, Wild+).

Montreal Canadiens

Mike Matheson (lower body) is day to day and will not play for the Canadiens against the Sabres on Tuesday (6:30 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, MSG-B). The defenseman played 23:01 in Montreal's 1-0 shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Matheson has one assist in five games and is averaging 24:09 of ice time.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Andrei Kuzmenko was back at practice with the Penguins on Monday and could play at the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday (8 p.m. ET; CHSN, SN-PIT). The forward was granted non-roster status following the death of his father Sept. 24. Kuzmenko skated on a line with center Ben Kindel and right wing Ville Koivunen. "I still want to touch base with him, conversations, but full participant," coach Dan Muse said. "... We'll have some conversations and figure things out for tomorrow." … Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (lower body) is day to day; he did not practice and did not travel with the team for the start of a four-game road trip, but Muse said he could play before it ends at the Utah Mammoth on Oct. 19. … Forward Justin Brazeau (lower body) skated Monday, but Muse said he remains week to week.

Washington Capitals

Pierre-Luc Dubois (illness) did not travel with the Capitals for their game at the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday (6:45 p.m. ET; HHN, CARNHL, MNMT). The center, who has four points (one goal, three assists) and is plus-4 in four games this season, missed practice Monday. … Forward Alex Tuch (maintenance) also did not practice Monday, but he participated in the morning skate Tuesday and coach Spencer Carbery said he "would assume he's going to play." … Matt Roy was placed on injured reserve. The defenseman skated Monday but remains day to day since sustaining a lower-body injury during a 3-1 loss at Tampa Bay on Oct. 3. He does not have a point in two games this season. Defenseman Justin Holl was recalled from Hershey of the AHL, and defenseman Rasmus Sandin (ACL surgery) was moved to long-term injured reserve.

Los Angeles Kings

Mats Zuccarello was on the ice with the Kings ahead of their game against the Edmonton Oilers (on Tuesday (10:30 p.m.; ABTV , SN1, TVAS) but will not play. The forward will miss his second straight game because of an undisclosed injury. Coach Peter Laviolette said he remains week to week. Zuccarello, who signed a one-year contract on July 1, has one assist in three games this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Chris Tanev was placed on injured reserve Monday, retroactive to Oct. 10. The defenseman sustained an upper-body injury during a 6-3 win against the Avalanche on Saturday, leaving the game at 11:08 of the first period. Defenseman Marshall Rifai was recalled from the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. ... John Tavares practiced with the Maple Leafs on Monday and is likely to play against the Mammoth on Tuesday (9 p.m. ET; Mammoth+, Utah16, TSN4). The forward did not play Saturday following the birth of his son, Tucker. Tavares has three points (one goal, two assists) in five games this season. ... Defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson did not practice Monday for maintenance.

Ottawa Senators

Neither Jake Sanderson (undisclosed) nor Artem Zub (knee) are expected to play against the St. Louis Blues at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa on Tuesday (7:30 p.m. ET; RDSI, TSN5, STLNHL, BN+) after each did not participate in the morning skate prior to a 4-1 win at the New Jersey Devils on Monday. Sanderson, the Senators' top defenseman, has not played since their season opener at the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 3. He led Ottawa defensemen last season in goals (14), assists (40), points (54) and time on ice per game (24:50). Zub (knee) has been skating, but the defenseman has yet to make his season debut. He had 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) and was plus-22 in 81 games in 2025-26 while averaging 20:48 of ice time.

New Jersey Devils

Jonathan Kovacevic will make his season debut for the Devils at the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday (6 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN+). The defenseman has been sidelined since having offseason knee surgery. ... Forward Luke Evangelista (illness) did not travel to Detroit and will be replaced by forward Stefan Noesen in the lineup. ... Connor Brown (lower body) skated Monday morning and could make his season debut later this week. The forward was injured during practice Sept. 28. He had 43 points (18 goals, 25 assists) in 75 games last season, his first with the Devils. "The lack of practice time is a bit of a challenge in terms of our schedule and him feeling good to play in a game, so that'll be the next step," Devils coach Sheldon Keefe said Monday. Following Tuesday, the Devils host the New York Rangers on Thursday before visiting Washington on Saturday.

Dallas Stars

Joel Kiviranta and Radek Faksa each practiced with the Stars on Monday, and the forwards are expected to be available against the Avalanche on Tuesday (8:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN+, TVAS). Kiviranta (lower body) has missed the past two games after blocking a shot during a 5-0 win against the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 5; he has one goal in two games this season. Faksa was injured in the third period of a 2-1 shootout loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday, blocking a shot from Erik Karlsson off his knee. "I'm assuming that we should have both guys unless I hear otherwise," Dallas coach Glen Gulutzan said.

Calgary Flames

Samuel Honzek (lower body) is week to week, the Flames announced Monday. The forward hasn't played since Oct. 8, a 7-3 loss to the Avalanche. Honzek does not have a point in four games this season. Calgary visits Anaheim on Tuesday (9:45 p.m. ET; Prime Video, KCOP-13, SNW).

Vancouver Canucks

Filip Chytil skated with the Canucks prior to their game at the New York Islanders on Tuesday (7:45 p.m. ET; MSGSN, SNP) but will not play. The forward has not played this season because of a shoulder injury sustained in a preseason game on Sept. 24. He was limited to 12 games last season due to injuries.