NHL Teams Prepare for December 12 Matches

On December 12, several NHL teams are facing injury challenges ahead of their games. The Washington Capitals will be without Nicklas Backstrom for the rest of the season as they prepare to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Winnipeg Jets have three players on their injury report for their matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Meanwhile, the Nashville Predators are dealing with six injuries, including Roman Josi, before their game against the Dallas Stars. The New Jersey Devils also have three players listed as injured ahead of their game with the Los Angeles Kings, and the St. Louis Blues report two injuries before facing the San Jose Sharks. These injury concerns could significantly impact team performance as they head into crucial matchups.