Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL.
Utah Mammoth
Alex Kerfoot is week to week with a lower-body injury. It is uncertain if the forward will play in the preseason. Utah opens the regular season at the Colorado Avalanche on Oct. 9
Washington Capitals
Alex Ovechkin did not skate for the second straight day of training camp because of a lower-body injury. The forward is day to day and coach Spencer Carbury said it is not something to be concerned about.
Minnesota Wild
Mats Zuccarello could be out for the start of the season. General manager Bill Guerin said "something came up" and did not know if the forward would need surgery. The Wild open the regular season at the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 9.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Rutger McGroarty