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## toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs appeared to get some positive news on the injury front Monday as Chris Tanev took part in practice wearing a regular black jersey.
Despite the return to practice, head coach craig Berube told the media that the veteran blueliner will not play Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks, but didn’t close the door on him being back before Christmas.
Berube: “First practice with contact. We’re going to need more and see where he’s at. He’s not playing tomorrow.”
Coudl Tanev play before Christmas? “That’s a good question. Have to see how he keeps progressing. It would be great. We’ll see.” #Leafs https://t.co/sH3u2W95im– Terry Koshan 🇺🇦 (@koshtorontosun) December 15, 2025
Berube also didn’t rule out injured goalie Joseph Woll for Tuesday’s game.
“There’s a chance he could be ready. He had a good practice. He feels good,” Berube said.
Woll hasn’t played as suffering a lower-body injury against the Carolina Hurricanes on Dec. 4.
Tanev had previously been skating in a non-contact jersey. He has not played since being stretchered off the ice on Nov. 1 in a game against the philadelphia Flyers.
Tanev paired with Oliver Ekman-Larsson during the session, which suggests he could be slated to make his return when the Maple Leafs face the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Tanev said after the skate his situation remains “fluid” regarding a return to the lineup.
Chris Tanev wearing a regular practice jersey at Leafs skate on Monday. the defenseman hasn’t played as being stretchered off the ice Nov 1st vs philadelphia.Toronto wanted a second opinion on his injury on Friday. #Leafs pic.twitter.com/CRkjywuMz1
– Claire Hanna (@clahanna) December 15,2025
Forward matias Maccelli missed Monday’s session due to illness. He has been a healthy scratch in every game this month.
Dakota Joshua returned t
NHL Injury Updates: Bedard to IR, Holloway Out Six Weeks, Murashov Sent to AHL
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December 15, 2025 – Several key players across the NHL are facing time on the sidelines. Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has been placed on injured reserve,while St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway will miss six weeks with a lower-body injury. Additionally, Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Alex Murashov has been reassigned to the American Hockey League.Here’s a breakdown of the latest updates:
Chicago Blackhawks
star forward Connor Bedard was placed on injured reserve Monday morning after sustaining an upper-body injury during Friday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. NHL.com reports the move is retroactive to December 12th, meaning Bedard will be sidelined for at least the next week and will miss Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In corresponding moves, defenceman Ethan Del Mastro and goaltender Laurent Brossoit have been recalled from the Rockford icehogs of the American Hockey League. The Blackhawks official website confirmed the recalls.
bedard, currently in his second NHL season, has been a pivotal offensive force for the Blackhawks. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as the team navigates a challenging schedule.
St. Louis Blues
Blues forward Dylan Holloway will be out for approximately six weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained during sunday’s practice. The Blues announced the injury on their official website.
Holloway was helped off the ice during the team’s skate on Sunday. The 24-year-old has recorded eight goals and nine assists in 33 games this season (2025-26). He was acquired from the Edmonton Oilers via an offer sheet in the summer of 2024 and had a breakout season last year, scoring 26 goals and 37 assists in 77 games.
Over 199 career games with the Oilers and Blues, Holloway has amassed 43 goals and 55 assists.
Pittsburgh Penguins
alex Murashov has been sent back to the American Hockey League, according to a tweet from Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. https://twitter.com/JMackeyPG/status/2000600131507544094. This move suggests Murashov will continue his growth in the AHL, gaining valuable experiance before perhaps being recalled to the NHL roster later in the season.
Key Takeaways:
* Connor Bedard (CHI): Placed on IR with an upper-body injury; expected to miss at least one week.
* Dylan Holloway (STL): will miss six weeks with a lower-body injury.
* Alex Murashov (PIT): Reassigned to the AHL for further development.
These injuries and roster moves highlight the dynamic nature of the NHL season. Teams will need to adjust their strategies and rely on depth as they navigate these challenges. The Blackhawks and Blues, in particular, will feel the impact of losing key offensive players, while the Penguins continue to evaluate their prospects.
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