NHL Status Report: Key Player Updates
K'Andre Miller Returns for Hurricanes
K'Andre Miller is set to return to the Carolina Hurricanes lineup against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday at 7 p.m. The defenseman had missed six consecutive games due to a lower-body injury but was activated off injured reserve ahead of the match. Coach Rod Brind'Amour indicated Miller was expected to play, confirming final status after the morning skate.
Mats Zuccarello Nears Season Debut for Wild
Mats Zuccarello could appear for the Minnesota Wild’s season debut on Friday against the New York Islanders at 7 p.m. The forward started skating on his own recently after being sidelined for 7-8 weeks with a lower-body injury announced on September 18. Zuccarello participated in the Wild's morning skate before their game against the Hurricanes.
“He's not going to go tonight, but we'll see tomorrow,” said coach John Hynes. “It's day to day.”
Tyson Kozak and Josh Norris Updates
- Tyson Kozak is expected to play for the Wild against the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET after missing five games with a lower-body injury.
- Josh Norris, dealing with an upper-body injury, has begun skating independently but has no set return date.
Summary: Recent injury updates show key NHL players returning soon, with K'Andre Miller activated and Mats Zuccarello approaching his season debut after lower-body injuries.
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