NHL Injuries

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Player	POS	Status
R. Johnston	LW	Day To Day - Lower-body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Ducks said that Johnston did not participate in Tuesday's (Mar. 17) practice, per Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune.
P. Mrazek	G	Out For Season - Lower-Body ( Tue, Feb 17)
The Anaheim Ducks announced G Petr Mrazek underwent hip surgery on Tuesday (Feb. 17) and will be out for the remainder of the season.

Boston
Bruins

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Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Buffalo
Sabres

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Player	POS	Status
A. Tuch	RW	Day To Day - Illness ( Mon, Mar 16)
Tuch is a game-time decision for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) matchup versus the Golden Knights, per Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550.
T. Pearson	LW	Day To Day - Lower-Body ( Sat, Mar 14)
Pearson did not play on Saturday's (Mar. 14) clash versus the Maple Leafs.
C. Ellis	G	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Sat, Mar 14)
Ellis did not play on Saturday's (Mar. 14) game versus the Maple Leafs.
M. Samuelsson	D	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Sat, Mar 14)
Samuelsson did not play on Saturday's (Mar. 14) game versus the Maple Leafs.
J. Kulich	C	Out For Season - Ear ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Sabres said that Kulich is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
J. Greenway	LW	Out - Abdomen ( Tue, Feb 24)
The Buffalo Sabres placed F Jordan Greenway on injured reserve on Wednesday (Feb. 25).
C. Timmins	D	Out - Leg ( Tue, Feb 17)
The Buffalo Sabres said on Wednesday (Feb. 18) that Timmins is now skating but not in day-to-day status.
J. Danforth	RW	Out - Lower Body ( Sun, Jan 25)
The Buffalo Sabres said on Monday (Jan. 26) that Danforth is trending toward a post-Olympic return to action, per Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald.

Calgary
Flames

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Player	POS	Status
Y. Kuznetsov	D	Day To Day - Upper-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
Kuznetsov did not play in Monday's (Mar. 16) game versus the Red Wings.
J. Huberdeau	LW	Out For Season - Hip ( Fri, Feb 20)
The Calgary Flames placed F Jonathan Huberdeau on injured reserve on Saturday (Feb. 21).
J. Bean	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Wed, Dec 17)
The Flames said on Thursday (Dec. 18) that Bean will need to undergo surgery and is expected to be sidelined indefinitely, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
S. Honzek	LW	Out - Upper Body ( Thu, Nov 20)
The Flames said on Friday (Nov. 21) that Honzek underwent surgery this week and is OUT for six months.

Carolina
Hurricanes

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Player	POS	Status
S. Gostisbehere	D	Out - Lower Body ( Sun, Mar 15)
Gostisbehere is OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game versus the Blue Jackets, as per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.
P. Kochetkov	G	Out - Hip ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Carolina Hurricanes said on Friday (Mar. 6) that Kochetkov might be available in time for the playoffs, according to Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News.

Chicago
Blackhawks

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Player	POS	Status
S. Boisvert	C	Day To Day - Not Injury Related ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Blackhawks said that Boisvert is OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game versus the Wild.
W. Kaiser	D	Day To Day - Shoulder ( Sat, Mar 14)
Kaiser did not play on Saturday's (Mar. 14) game versus the Golden Knights.
O. Moore	C	Out - Lower Body ( Sun, Mar 8)
Head coach Jeff Blashill said on Monday (Mar. 9) that Moore will miss a significant amount of time due to a lower-body injury, as per Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio.
S. Weber	D	Out For Season - Ankle ( Sun, Oct 5)
The Chicago Blackhawks placed D Shea Weber on injured reserve on Monday (Oct. 6).

Colorado
Avalanche

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Player	POS	Status
R. Colton	C	Day To Day - Upper Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
Colton did not play in Monday's (Mar. 16) game against the Penguins.
L. O'Connor	RW	Out - Hip ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Avalanche said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that O'Connor will go on the road trip with the Avalanche and won’t be doing any AHL conditioning stints.
G. Landeskog	LW	Out - Lower-Body ( Sat, Mar 7)
The Avalanche said that Landeskog is week-to-week and won't play against Minnesota on Sunday (Mar. 8).
A. Lehkonen	LW	Out - Upper-body ( Mon, Mar 2)
The Avalanche said that Lehkonen is OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 3) game against the Ducks and is expected to miss some time, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Columbus
Blue Jackets

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Player	POS	Status
E. Gudbranson	D	Day To Day - Upper-body ( Sun, Mar 15)
Gudbranson will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game versus the Hurricanes, as per Jeff Svoboda of the team's official site.
B. Smith	D	Out - Knee ( Wed, Jan 7)
The Columbus Blue Jackets said on Thursday (Jan. 8) that Smith underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to make a full recovery in 3-4 months.

Dallas
Stars

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Player	POS	Status
R. Hintz	C	Out - Lower Body ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Stars reported on Tuesday (Mar. 10) that Hintz is not required to go under surgery and is hopeful to return before the playoffs.
M. Rantanen	RW	Out - Lower-body ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Stars said on Tuesday (Mar. 10) that Rantanen has resumed skating, but his return to the lineup isn't imminent, per Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports.
R. Faksa	C	Out - Upper-body ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Stars said on Friday (Mar. 6) that Faksa sustained a lower-body injury while rehabbing his upper-body injury sustained during the Olympics, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
T. Seguin	C	Out For Season - ACL ( Thu, Feb 26)
The Stars said on Friday (Feb. 27) that Seguin will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign and the entirety of the playoffs, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Detroit
Red Wings

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Player	POS	Status
M. Brandsegg-Nygard	RW	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Mon, Mar 16)
Brandsegg-Nygard did not play in Monday's (Mar. 16) game against the Flames.
M. Rasmussen	C	Out - Undisclosed ( Fri, Mar 13)
The Red Wings said on Saturday (Mar. 14) that Rasmussen is out and expected to miss at least a week.
A. Copp	C	Out - Leg ( Wed, Mar 11)
The Red Wings said on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Copp will miss at least the next two weeks, per Jonathan Mills of DetroitRedWings.com.
D. Larkin	C	Out - Leg ( Wed, Mar 11)
The Red Wings said on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Larkin is OUT for two weeks, where he will then be reassessed.

Edmonton
Oilers

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Player	POS	Status
L. Draisaitl	C	Out - Lower-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Oilers said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that Draisaitl will miss the remainder of the regular season.
T. Emberson	D	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Sun, Mar 15)
Emberson did not play in Sunday's (Mar. 15) game versus the Predators.
C. Dach	C	Out - Undisclosed ( Thu, Mar 12)
The Edmonton Oilers placed F Colton Dach on long-term injured reserve on Friday (Mar. 13).
M. Janmark	C	Out For Season - Undisclosed ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Edmonton Oilers said on Friday (Mar. 6) that Janmark underwent season-ending surgery, per Mark Spector of Sportsnet.
C. Lazar	C	Out - Undisclosed ( Tue, Mar 3)
The Edmonton Oilers placed F Curtis Lazar on Injured Reserve on Wednesday (Mar. 4).

Florida
Panthers

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Player	POS	Status
B. Marchand	LW	Out - Lower Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Florida Panthers placed F Brad Marchand on Injured Reserve on Tuesday (Mar. 17).
S. Reinhart	C	Out - Undisclosed ( Fri, Mar 13)
The Panthers said on Saturday (Mar. 14) that Reinhart will not travel with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
U. Balinskis	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Fri, Mar 13)
The Panthers said on Saturday (Mar. 14) that Balinskis might return to the lineup during Florida's upcoming four-game road trip, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
A. Barkov	C	Out - Knee ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Florida Panthers said on Tuesday (Mar. 10) that Barkov took a practice in a non-contact sweater, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
C. Schwindt	C	Out - Lower Body ( Sat, Feb 28)
The Florida Panthers placed F Cole Schwindt on injured reserve on Sunday (Mar. 1).
J. Gadjovich	LW	Out - Upper Body ( Sun, Jan 4)
The Panthers said on Monday (Jan. 5) that Gadjovich is not expected to return until after the Olympic break, per Jameson Olive of the team's official site.

Los Angeles
Kings

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Player	POS	Status
A. Kempe	RW	Day To Day - Lower Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
Kempe did not play in Monday's (Mar. 16) game versus the Rangers.
J. Armia	RW	Out - Upper Body ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Los Angeles Kings said on Friday (Mar. 6) that Armia is expected to miss 3-4 weeks, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
A. Kuzmenko	LW	Out - Meniscus ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Los Angeles Kings said on Friday (Mar. 6) that Kuzmenko isn't expected to return before the end of the 2025-26 regular season, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.
K. Fiala	LW	Out For Season - Leg ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Los Angeles Kings said that Fiala won't be available before training camp for the 2026-27 campaign, per John Hoven of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio.

Minnesota
Wild

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Player	POS	Status
J. Eriksson Ek	C	Day To Day - Lower-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Wild said that Eriksson Ek is OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game versus the Blackhawks.
B. Brink	RW	Day To Day - Upper-Body ( Sun, Mar 15)
Brink did not play in Sunday's (Mar. 15) game against the Maple Leafs.
M. Foligno	LW	Out - Lower-Body ( Mon, Mar 2)
The Wild said on Tuesday (Mar. 3) that Foligno is week-to-week, according to Joe Smith of The Athletic.

Montreal
Canadiens

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Player	POS	Status
K. Dach	C	Out - Upper body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Canadiens said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that Dach will be out for 2 to 4 weeks due to an upper-body injury.
P. Laine	RW	Out - Lower-Body ( Mon, Feb 16)
The Canadiens said that Laine will not participate Tuesday's (Feb. 17) practice and is being evaluated on a daily basis.

Nashville
Predators

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Player	POS	Status
A. Wilsby	D	Out - Lower-body ( Sun, Mar 1)
The Predators said that Wilsby is OUT for Monday's (Mar. 2) game versus the Red Wings and is week-to-week.

New Jersey
Devils

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Player	POS	Status
B. Pesce	D	Out - Lower-Body ( Wed, Mar 11)
The Devils said on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Pesce is week-to-week.
S. Noesen	RW	Out - Knee ( Fri, Jan 9)
The New Jersey Devils placed F Stefan Noesen on long-term injured reserve on Saturday (Jan. 10) and will undergo knee surgery next week.
Z. MacEwen	RW	Out For Season - ACL ( Fri, Jan 9)
The New Jersey Devils said on Saturday (Jan. 10) that MacEwen is out for the rest of the season after having ACL surgery.

New York
Islanders

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Player	POS	Status
M. Shabanov	RW	Day To Day - Lower-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Islanders said that Shabanov is OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game versus the Maple Leafs, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.
A. Romanov	D	Out - Shoulder ( Wed, Mar 11)
The Islanders reported on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Romanov is making strides in his recovery from surgery and could return during the 2025-26 postseason, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
P. Engvall	LW	Out For Season - Ankle ( Wed, Mar 11)
The New York Islanders said on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Engvall will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
S. Varlamov	G	Out For Season - Knee ( Wed, Mar 11)
The New York Islanders said on Thursday (Mar. 12) that Varlamov will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.
K. Palmieri	C	Out - Knee ( Sat, Nov 29)
The New York Islanders placed F Kyle Palmieri on injured reserve on Sunday (Nov. 30).

New York
Rangers

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Player	POS	Status
M. Rempe	C	Out - Thumb ( Thu, Feb 19)
The Rangers said on Friday (Feb. 20) that Rempe will undergo a procedure on his thumb and will be placed on injured reserve, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

Ottawa
Senators

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Player	POS	Status
N. Jensen	D	Out - Lower-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Senators said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that Jensen will undergo knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be out for approximately six weeks, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
J. Sanderson	D	Out - Upper Body ( Sun, Mar 8)
The Senators said on Monday (Mar. 9) that Sanderson is week-to-week, according to Jackson Starr of the team's official site.

Philadelphia
Flyers

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Player	POS	Status
R. Abols	C	Out - Ankle ( Tue, Jan 20)
The Flyers said on Wednesday (Jan. 21) that Abols' injury is a fractured right ankle, per Kevin Kurz of The Athletic. He is likely to be out for at least two months.
T. Foerster	RW	Out - Arm ( Tue, Dec 16)
The Flyers said on Wednesday (Dec. 17) that Foerster underwent successful surgery on his arm and will be out for five months.

Pittsburgh
Penguins

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Player	POS	Status
B. Lizotte	C	Out - Upper-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Penguins said on Tuesday (Mar. 17) that Lizotte will be reevaluated in four weeks.
K. Hayes	RW	Day To Day - Upper-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
Hayes did not play in on Monday's (Mar. 16) game versus the Avalanche.
S. Girard	D	Day To Day - Upper-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
Girard did not play in Monday's (Mar. 16) game against the Avalanche.
R. Graves	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Fri, Mar 13)
The Pittsburgh Penguins placed D Ryan Graves on Injured Reserve on Saturday (Mar. 14).
S. Crosby	C	Out - Leg ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Pittsburgh Penguins' F Sidney Crosby who is on injured reserve and is still out for another week as of Tuesday (Mar. 10).
F. Hallander	C	Out - Leg ( Thu, Feb 26)
The Pittsburgh Penguins recalled F Filip Hallander from his conditioning stint with the minors.

San Jose
Sharks

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Player	POS	Status
A. Wennberg	C	Day To Day - Upper-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Sharks said that Wennberg's status has yet to be determined for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game versus the Oilers, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.
I. Chernyshov	LW	Day To Day - Concussion ( Mon, Mar 16)
Chernyshov is OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game against the against the Oilers, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
Y. Askarov	G	Day To Day - Lower-Body ( Mon, Mar 16)
Askarov is OUT for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game versus the Oilers, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
T. Dellandrea	C	Out - Lower Body ( Thu, Feb 26)
The Sharks said that Dellandrea skated by himself while wearing equipment on Friday's (Feb. 28) team practice, per Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News.

Seattle
Kraken

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Player	POS	Status
E. Tolvanen	RW	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Kraken said that Tolvanen is a game-time call for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) home contest against the Lightning, per Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times.
J. Schwartz	LW	Out - Face ( Sun, Mar 8)
The Kraken announced on Monday (Mar. 9) that Schwartz will be sidelined indefinitely.

St. Louis
Blues

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Player	POS	Status
No injuries to report.

Tampa Bay
Lightning

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Player	POS	Status
Z. Girgensons	C	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Fri, Mar 13)
Girgensons did not return to Saturday's (Mar. 14) game against the Hurricanes.
D. Carlile	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Fri, Mar 13)
The Tampa Bay Lightning placed D Declan Carlile on injured reserve on Saturday (Mar. 14).
E. Lilleberg	D	Out - Face ( Fri, Mar 6)
The Lightning said on Saturday (Mar. 7) that Lilleberg will be out for at least two weeks due to a facial fracture, per Benjamin Pierce of the team's official site.
D. James	C	Out - Leg ( Wed, Mar 4)
The Tampa Bay Lightning said on Thursday (Mar. 5) that James will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks after undergoing surgery, per Benjamin Pierce of the team's official site.
M. Crozier	D	Out - Abdomen ( Fri, Feb 20)
The Tampa Bay Lightning placed D Max Crozier on injured reserve on Saturday (Feb. 21).

Toronto
Maple Leafs

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Player	POS	Status
O. Ekman-Larsson	D	Day To Day - Personal ( Mon, Mar 16)
The Maple Leafs said that Ekman-Larsson is a game-time decision for Tuesday's (Mar. 17) game against the Islanders, per Mark Masters of TSN.
A. Matthews	C	Out For Season - Knee ( Thu, Mar 12)
Matthews sustained a Grade 3 MCL tear and a quadriceps contusion Thursday (Mar. 12) versus the Ducks. He will be reevaluated in two weeks, but he has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
C. Tanev	D	Out For Season - Abdomen ( Tue, Mar 3)
The Toronto Maple Leafs said on Wednesday (Mar. 4) that Tanev underwent core muscle surgery Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.

Utah
Mammoth

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Player	POS	Status
K. Stenlund	C	Day To Day - Undisclosed ( Mon, Mar 16)
Stenlund did not play in Monday's (Mar. 16) game versus the Stars.

Vancouver
Canucks

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Player	POS	Status
P. Joseph	D	Out - Upper-body ( Tue, Mar 3)
The Vancouver Canucks placed D Pierre-Olivier Joseph on injured reserve and is OUT for 2-3 weeks as of Wednesday (Mar. 4).
T. Demko	G	Out For Season - Hip ( Mon, Mar 2)
The Vancouver Canucks said on Tuesday (Mar. 3) that Demko was placed on long-term injured reserve and has been shut down for the season.
F. Chytil	C	Out - Face ( Tue, Feb 24)
The Vancouver Canucks placed F Filip Chytil on injured reserve on Wednesday (Feb. 25).
D. Forbort	D	Out - Undisclosed ( Mon, Oct 27)
The Canucks listed Forbort on long-term injured reserve as of Tuesday (Oct. 28).

Vegas
Golden Knights

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Player	POS	Status
J. Rondbjerg	RW	Out - Lower Body ( Sun, Mar 15)
Rondbjerg has started skating as part of his recovery, according to Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports Monday (Mar. 16).
W. Karlsson	C	Out - Lower Body ( Thu, Mar 5)
The Vegas Golden Knights said on Friday (Mar. 6) that Karlsson won't be ready to start the playoffs.
C. Hart	G	Out - Leg ( Mon, Feb 23)
The Vegas Golden Knights said on Tuesday (Feb. 24) that Hart was transferred to long-term injured reserve on Tuesday, per PuckPedia.

Washington
Capitals

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Player	POS	Status
D. Kampf	C	Day To Day - Not Injury Related ( Sat, Mar 14)
Kampf has returned home to Vancouver to be with his wife while they await the birth of their second child, according to Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.

Winnipeg
Jets

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Player	POS	Status
V. Namestnikov	C	Out - Lower Body ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Jets said on Tuesday (Mar. 10) that Namestnikov has resumed skating but is not close to returning to the lineup, per Mitchell Clinton of the team's official site.
N. Niederreiter	RW	Out - Lower body ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Jets said on Tuesday (Mar. 10) that Niederreiter has resumed skating but is not close to returning to the lineup, per Mitchell Clinton of the team's official site.
N. Pionk	D	Out - Lower-Body ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Jets said on Tuesday (Mar. 10) that Pionk has resumed skating but is not close to returning to the lineup, per Mitchell Clinton of the team's official site.
C. Miller	D	Out - Knee ( Mon, Mar 9)
The Jets said on Tuesday (Mar. 10) that Miller has resumed skating but is not close to returning to the lineup, per Mitchell Clinton of the team's official site.