NHL Updates: Patrick Kane's Potential Return and Other Latest News

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is a hub of constant action, and the recent buzz is no exception. This article brings you the latest updates, with a spotlight on the Detroit Red Wings' forward, Patrick Kane, Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, and Seattle Kraken's Philipp Grubauer.

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Anticipation for Patrick Kane's Return to the Red Wings

Patrick Kane, an integral part of the Red Wings, has been sidelined for three games due to a lower-body injury. He sustained this injury during a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 14. Despite missing several games, Kane has proved his worth with 16 points from 19 games, consisting of seven goals and nine assists.

Derek Lalonde, Detroit's coach, expressed optimism about Kane's return. He stated that Kane might return to the ice sometime this week, and if not, he expected him back after the All-Star break. This statement filled the Red Wings' fans with anticipation as they eagerly awaited his return.

However, the Red Wings' challenges are not limited to Kane's absence. They recently suffered a 5-4 loss against the Dallas Stars and have three more games before their bye week from February 1 to 9.

Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov's Status Update

Moving from the Red Wings to the Hurricanes, Andrei Svechnikov, another forward, has been ruled out of the team's game against the Boston Bruins due to an upper-body injury. This injury also saw him miss the 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild.

Carolina's coach, Rod Brind'Amour, reassured fans that although Svechnikov's injury is not day-to-day, it's not major either. He expressed hope for a swift recovery. Despite missing the initial eight games of the season due to an ACL surgery, Svechnikov scored 30 points in 29 games.

His absence leaves a significant gap in the team's top-end, as remarked by Brind'Amour. The Hurricanes will now turn to Michael Bunting or others to fill the void left by Svechnikov.

Philipp Grubauer Returns for the Seattle Kraken

On the West Coast, the Seattle Kraken has good news to share. Their goalie, Philipp Grubauer, has been activated off the injured reserve list and will be available for their game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Grubauer, 32, had been out of action since a 4-3 overtime loss to the Lightning on December 9.

Grubauer has a record of 5-9-1 this season with a 3.25 GAA and .884 save percentage in 17 games. He signed a six-year contract with the Kraken in July 2021 and was a finalist for the 2020-21 Vezina Trophy, awarded to the NHL's best goalie.

In Grubauer's absence, Joey Daccord stepped up to the task, maintaining a 10-4-3 record with a 1.88 GAA and an NHL-best .939 save percentage.