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Mintyukov (lower body) was put on injured reserve Thursday.

Mintyukov last played Tuesday against the Islanders, so this move might be retroactive to that date. Travis Mitchell was summoned from AHL San Diego in a corresponding move. Mintyukov had two assists, two PIM, five shots, one hit and 16 blocks in nine appearances before sustaining the injury. Nick Jensen might play regularly during Mintyukov's absence.

Mitchell was recalled from AHL San Diego on Friday.

Mitchell appeared in each of the Ducks' first five games of the regular season, and he was held scoreless with nine PIM, seven blocked shots and six hits while averaging 16:36 of ice time. He was sent down in mid-October but will rejoin the NHL club after Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Desharnais, who underwent appendectomy surgery, was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per Sammi Silber of The District Standard.

Desharnais' timetable was previously established to be 4-6 weeks, so putting him on IR makes perfect sense. Washington now has a free roster spot to summon a player from the minors. Desharnais has three assists, 11 PIM, 22 hits and 14 blocks in nine appearances in 2026-27. Dylan McIlrath has been a healthy scratch in each of Washington's past four games, but he might play regularly during Desharnais' absence.

Hunt was put on waivers by Minnesota on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Hunt has no points, four PIM, seven hits and 11 blocks in 11 appearances with the Wild in 2026-27. He will presumably be sent to AHL Iowa if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

St. Ivany was placed on waivers by the Jets on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

St. Ivany made the Jets' Opening Night roster to begin the 2026-27 campaign, but he appeared in just four of the team's first 10 regular-season games. He was held scoreless with six hits, five blocked shots and two PIM while averaging 13:31 of ice time, and he should see more consistent opportunities to make an impact in the minors, assuming he clears waivers.

Head coach Rick Tocchet said Friday that he isn't sure whether York (upper body) will be able to suit up Saturday against the Ducks, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

York participated in Friday's practice session, and while it's not yet clear whether he'll be available to return to game action a day later, he seems to be trending in the right direction. A better idea of his status for Saturday's matchup could come into focus based on his participation in the Flyers' morning skate, but if York is held out against Anaheim, his next opportunity to return would be Tuesday against the Blue Jackets.

Matheson (lower body) is available for Friday's matchup against Chicago.

Matheson has missed the last four games due to a lower-body injury, but he'll return to action Friday. Across his first five appearances of the regular season, Matheson has recorded no goals, an assist, 10 blocked shots, six PIM and two hits while averaging 24:09 of ice time.

Head coach Rick Tocchet said Friday that Ristolainen (upper body) is a possibility for Saturday's game against the Ducks, Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Ristolainen participated in Friday's practice session and appears to have a chance to suit up Saturday for the first time since early October. The Flyers will likely see how the 31-year-old feels during and after Saturday's morning skate before determining his status against Anaheim, but the blueliner's return to game action appears to be imminent.

Fabbro (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Golden Knights, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Head coach Rick Bowness said Wednesday that Fabbro was close to returning to game action, but the defenseman will be on the shelf for at least one more matchup. While Bowness said Friday that Fabbro isn't yet ready to return, it's not yet clear whether the 28-year-old will be in the mix to suit up Tuesday against Philadelphia.

Blankenburg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve by the Maple Leafs on Friday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Blankenburg exited Thursday's matchup against the Rangers due to an undisclosed injury, and while the exact nature and severity haven't yet been revealed, he'll be forced to miss at least a week. Marshall Rifai (lower body) was also placed on injured reserve Friday, so Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard were called up to provide additional depth on the Maple Leafs' blue line.