Kraken winger Ryan Winterton has returned to the team after a leave of absence due to his brother’s death; however, he was a scratch against Utah and his return to the lineup is uncertain. In other NHL news, Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich was a surprise scratch for maintenance, while Rangers defenseman Urho Vaakanainen practiced in a contact jersey, indicating a potential return from injury. Additionally, goaltender Jonathan Quick returned as the backup after missing seven games, leading to Dylan Garand‘s promotion to regular status.
