Full Breakdown
NHL Injury Updates and Player Returns on November 6, 2025
11/7/2025, 1:42:18 PM
Cody Glass Returns to the New Jersey Devils Lineup
Cody Glass has been activated from injured reserve and is set to return to the New Jersey Devils lineup for their game against the Montreal Canadiens on November 6, 2025. Glass, who missed seven games due to a lower-body injury sustained on October 21 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, is expected to play a crucial role in the Devils' offense. Coach Sheldon Keefe noted that Glass felt better than anticipated during practice. In his absence, the Devils managed a record of 4-2-1, but struggled on a recent road trip. Glass scored an unassisted goal just 1:53 into his return game, contributing to the Devils' eventual 4-3 overtime victory against the Canadiens.
Meanwhile, forward Connor Brown remains sidelined with an upper-body injury, missing his third consecutive game. Keefe indicated that Brown's recovery is taking longer than expected. Additionally, defenseman Dougie Hamilton left the game early due to a lower-body injury, raising concerns about the team's defensive depth.
K'Andre Miller Activated for the Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes also made significant roster changes, activating defenseman K'Andre Miller from injured reserve ahead of their matchup against the Minnesota Wild. Miller, who has been out for six games due to a lower-body injury, was a key acquisition in the offseason and had previously scored two goals in the season opener. His return is timely as the Hurricanes have faced numerous injuries on their blue line, including the absence of Jaccob Slavin and Shayne Gostisbehere. Coach Rod Brind'Amour expressed optimism about Miller's impact on the team's performance, which currently stands at 8-4-0.
In the same game, the Hurricanes faced a setback when defenseman Jalen Chatfield sustained an upper-body injury due to a high hit from Minnesota Wild forward Tyler Pitlick, who received a match penalty for the incident. Chatfield was unable to return to the game, further complicating the Hurricanes' defensive situation.
Criticism and Concerns
Both teams are grappling with injury challenges that have raised concerns among their coaching staff and fan bases. Brind'Amour lamented the ongoing injury woes, stating, "We just can't get healthy and then keep losing key pieces. That's rough." The Devils' situation is similarly precarious, with Keefe acknowledging the need for players to step up in the face of injuries.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It sucks to watch from a distance. To be back at home, it’s awesome.” — Cody Glass, New Jersey Devils Center
- “This is just the way this year has gone,” — Rod Brind'Amour, Carolina Hurricanes Coach
What's Next
As the season progresses, both the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes will need to navigate their injury challenges while striving for playoff contention. The Devils will look to build on their recent victory against the Canadiens, while the Hurricanes aim to stabilize their defensive lineup in the upcoming games.
