NHL Status Report: Key Player Returns and Updates
K'Andre Miller to Return for Hurricanes
K'Andre Miller will rejoin the lineup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Hurricanes defenseman missed his sixth consecutive game on Tuesday during a 3-0 win over the Rangers due to a lower-body injury. He was activated off injured reserve Thursday morning. Coach Rod Brind'Amour said Miller was expected to play but final confirmation would come after the morning skate.
Mats Zuccarello Could Debut for Wild Friday
Mats Zuccarello might make his season debut for the Minnesota Wild on Friday at 7 p.m. against the New York Islanders. Zuccarello began skating independently last week after being sidelined with a lower-body injury announced on September 18, with an expected recovery of 7-8 weeks. He participated in the morning skate before Thursday’s game versus the Hurricanes.
"He's not going to go tonight, but we'll see tomorrow," said coach John Hynes. "It's day to day."
Other Injury Updates
- Tyson Kozak is anticipated to play against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday after missing five games with a lower-body injury.
- Josh Norris is skating on his own recovering from an upper-body injury, but no specific return date has been announced.
Author's summary: Key players Miller and Zuccarello are nearing returns after injuries, boosting their teams, while others continue rehab with unclear timelines.
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