Sat Apr 12 16:10:00 UTC 2025: ## NHL Buzz: Maroon’s Farewell, Injuries Cloud Playoffs

**Multiple NHL teams face injury concerns as the regular season winds down.**

**Chicago, IL** – Patrick Maroon will play his final NHL game Saturday night as the Chicago Blackhawks host the Winnipeg Jets. The 36-year-old two-time Stanley Cup champion, who announced his retirement in March, reflected on his career, stating, “You sit there and think about it a lot, the good times, the bad times… I’m going to cherish every moment.” Maroon’s impressive 16-year career spanned eight teams, accumulating 323 points.

**Edmonton, AB** – The Edmonton Oilers suffered a blow Friday night against the San Jose Sharks, losing defenseman Mattias Ekholm to an undisclosed injury early in the game. Forward Zach Hyman also left the game with an injury, with no update provided on his status. The Oilers, currently third in the Pacific Division, also have defenseman Jake Walman sidelined, but he is expected back soon. Goaltender Stuart Skinner, returning from his own injury, is slated to play in one of the team’s upcoming back-to-back games.

**Toronto, ON** – The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson for their game against the Montreal Canadiens Saturday. Ekman-Larsson sustained an undisclosed injury Wednesday and will be evaluated day-to-day. The team, facing roster limitations due to the salary cap, will play with five defensemen. They also remain without defenseman Jake McCabe and forward David Kampf.

**Denver, CO** – The Colorado Avalanche are resting key players, including Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, for their final two regular-season games to ensure they are healthy for the playoffs. Captain Gabriel Landeskog is on a conditioning assignment in the AHL.

**Other injury news:** Luke Glendening (Tampa Bay Lightning) is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Tyler Seguin (Dallas Stars) is nearing a return after hip surgery. Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) will be a healthy scratch for Saturday’s game. Jakob Chychrun (Washington Capitals) will also be a healthy scratch.

The playoff race intensifies as teams navigate injuries and prepare for the postseason.

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