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Injuries Cloud NHL Preseason: Key Players Uncertain for Start

9/21/2025

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Mats Zuccarello might miss the season start; GM Bill Guerin is unsure about surgery.
The Wild's preseason opener is against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, with the regular season starting on Oct. 9 at the St. Louis Blues.
Alex Tuch practiced but will not play in the Sabres' preseason opener due to an undisclosed injury.
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is recovering from a lower-body injury and may return to practice next week.
Jared McCann is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; he had 61 points last season.

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Mats Zuccarello might miss the season start; GM Bill Guerin is unsure about surgery.
The Wild's preseason opener is against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, with the regular season starting on Oct. 9 at the St. Louis Blues.
Alex Tuch practiced but will not play in the Sabres' preseason opener due to an undisclosed injury.
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is recovering from a lower-body injury and may return to practice next week.
Jared McCann is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; he had 61 points last season.