Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Andrei Vasilevskiy (undisclosed) rejoined the Lightning for practice Tuesday. Their No. 1 goalie could play one of Tampa Bay's final two preseason games, against the Florida Panthers on Thursday and Saturday, and is expected to be ready for the season opener against the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 9. Defenseman Victor Hedman and forward Pontus Holmberg won't play against the Panthers on Tuesday with each also dealing with an undisclosed injury. Holmberg practiced Tuesday; Hedman did not. "But for me, not threats for later in the week," coach Jon Cooper said.
Buffalo Sabres
Owen Power was held off the ice for practice Tuesday and the defenseman is day to day after coach Lindy Ru