NHL Injury Update: Key Defensemen Including Adam Fox and Roman Josi Affected

As the season approaches its final stretch, several teams face significant injuries to key defensemen. Notably, Adam Fox from the New York Rangers is sidelined with an upper-body injury after leaving a recent match against the Islanders. He has been placed on injured reserve but is anticipated to return before the season concludes.

Meanwhile, Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators was injured during a game against the Florida Panthers after a hit from Sam Bennett.

These injuries are part of a larger trend affecting numerous star players across the league, including notable names like Charlie McAvoy and Shea Theodore, who are also grappling with their respective ailments.

Here’s a glimpse of other pivotal players currently unavailable due to injuries:

Anaheim Ducks

Brock McGinn (LW)
Injury: Torn ACL
Last Played: 12/23/24
IR Status: Yes
Return Date: 2025-26 season

Boston Bruins

Hampus Lindholm (D)
Injury: Lower-body
Last Played: 11/12/24
IR Status: Yes
Return Date: Unknown

Calgary Flames

Justin Kirkland (C)
Injury: Lower-body
Last Played: 11/29/25
IR Status: Yes
Return Date: Unknown

Additional team updates include the impacts of these injuries on their playoff positions and potential roster adjustments as the league moves closer to the postseason.