The NHL’s injury list continues to grow, with several key players expected to miss significant time. Among them are Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov and Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen, both of whom are projected to be out for several weeks. 
Kaprizov, who has been instrumental in the Wild’s success this season, will undergo surgery to repair a lower-body injury sustained in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on January 26. The 25-year-old Russian winger is expected to miss at least four weeks, dealing a significant blow to the Wild’s offense. Kaprizov has been impressive this season, notching 23 goals and 29 assists in 37 games.
Heiskanen, on the other hand, suffered a knee injury in a collision with Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone. The Stars have listed the Finnish defenseman as week-to-week, but it’s likely he’ll miss several weeks of action. Heiskanen’s absence will be deeply felt, as he’s one of the top two-way defensemen in the league.
Other notable injuries include:
– Anaheim Ducks: Brock McGinn (LW) – torn ACL, out for 7-9 months
– Boston Bruins: Hampus Lindholm (D) – lower-body injury, out for multiple weeks
– Dallas Stars: Tyler Seguin (C) – hip injury, out for 4-6 months
– Toronto Maple Leafs: John Tavares (C) – lower-body injury, out until February 2025
As the NHL season heats up, these injuries will undoubtedly impact the playoff picture. Teams will need to rely on their depth and resilience to overcome the loss of key players.
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