Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou missed yesterday’s game with an upper-body injury.
Bjugstad close
Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is not quite ready to return and will likely be out until after the Christmas break according to coach Bob Boughner.
Dumba’s season could be lost
Elliotte Friedman: There is a significant concern about Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba’s season and the possibility of a torn muscle.
Michael Russo of The Athletic: Dumba will have surgery this upcoming week after getting another opinion and he will be out for an extended period of time.