Overview
- Coach Mike Sullivan said Fox practiced at full capacity, took power-play reps, absorbed contact, and will be evaluated day to day before lineup decisions.
- Fox has missed 13 games on long-term injured reserve after an upper-body injury on Nov. 29.
- The power play has slipped without Fox, dropping from 20.9% with him to roughly 14–15% since, including an 0-for-3 effort in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to the Islanders.
- Rookie Scott Morrow has manned the point on the top unit for five straight games and earned praise from Sullivan for his progress.
- Captain J. T. Miller remains on injured reserve, adding to the power-play challenges, while Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves in his 300th NHL start against the Islanders.