Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.

Carolina Hurricanes

K'Andre Miller is expected to make his return against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; FDSNWI, FDSNNO, FDSNSO). The Hurricanes defenseman missed his sixth straight game Tuesday, a 3-0 win against the Rangers, because of a lower-body injury, but was activated off injured reserve on Thursday. On Wednesday, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Miller should be able to play, but that they would not know until after the morning skate.

Minnesota Wild

Mats Zuccarello could make his season debut for the Wild against the New York Islanders on Friday (7 p.m. ET; FDSNWIX, FDSNNO, MSGSN). The forward began skating on his own last week after the team announced on Sept. 18 that he would be o

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