NHL Injury Roundup: Latest On Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins, Maple Leafs’ Tavares, Jets’ Morrissey, And More

Several NHL teams are navigating significant player absences early in the season due to recent injuries. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins practiced on the Edmonton Oilers' second line as he approaches a return, while Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey have both been ruled week-to-week and placed on injured reserve.

Elsewhere around the league, Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall was placed on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund is sidelined for 10 to 12 weeks following surgery on a torn ankle tendon, while Buffalo Sabres winger Jason Zucker is expected to make his season debut against the Philadelphia Flyers.