# NHL player injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nhl-player-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-25T01:01:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Multiple National Hockey League teams are managing various player injuries across the league.

In early October, the Chicago Blackhawks faced roster challenges due to an ankle injury to Teuvo Teräväinen. During the same period, the Seattle Kraken reported an upper-body injury to Ryan Lindgren, while the Vegas Golden Knights saw forward Victor Olofsson sidelined following an on-ice incident.

By late October, injury reports expanded to include the Dallas Stars, who placed Oskar Back on long-term injured reserve with a broken finger and moved Esa Lindell to the normal injured reserve. The Seattle Kraken also placed Jared McCann on injured reserve for a lower-body injury. Other teams managing player availability included the Pittsburgh Penguins, Philadelphia Flyers, and New York Rangers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: NHL injury updates affect multiple teams including Stars and Penguins

Multiple NHL teams face roster challenges due to injuries, including the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Seattle Kraken.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhl-injury-updates-affect-multiple-teams-including-stars-and-penguins

### 2026-10-07: NHL injury updates: Teräväinen, Lindgren, and Olofsson sidelined

The Chicago Blackhawks, Seattle Kraken, and Vegas Golden Knights are dealing with multiple player injuries, including Teuvo Teräväinen, Ryan Lindgren, and Victor Olofsson.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nhl-injury-updates-tervinen-lindgren-and-olofsson-sidelined

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