NHL Status Report: Wilson misses 8th straight game for Capitals
Key Points:
- Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson continues to miss games due to a lower-body injury, while Justin Sourdif was activated from injured reserve; Brett Leason was reassigned to Hershey (AHL).
- Pittsburgh Penguins' Erik Karlsson is practicing in a noncontact jersey after a lower-body injury and is on Team Sweden's Olympic roster; the team recalled Joona Koppanen and activated Rutger McGroarty.
- Chicago Blackhawks' Teuvo Teravainen remains out with an upper-body injury with no set return date, and Frank Nazar is progressing but not yet cleared to play.
- Toronto Maple Leafs face uncertainty with Matthew Knies and William Nylander both sidelined due to injuries, with Knies being a game