The New York Rangers placed goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve, and defenseman Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve, but sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan on Tuesday that the club avoided the worst-case scenario with its top netminder.

Chicago's Connor Bedard joined the Blackhawks for part of Tuesday's practice, stepping up his rehabilitation in his return from a right shoulder injury. Coach Jeff Blashill left open the possibility of a return this weekend for the 20-year-old center.

The NHL and the Ducks were named in a lawsuit filed by a former employee alleging she faced sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination from 2022 to 2025.