St. Louis Blues left wing Nathan Walker (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and is projected to miss eight weeks. The veteran forward has picked up nine points (three goals, six assists) in 25 contests this season while averaging 3.8 hits per game. Injuries continue to pile up for the Blues, who have been without Pius Suter (lower body) recently and just lost Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist) and Alexey Toropchenko (leg). At least Suter is expected to make his return on Thursday night against the Boston Bruins. Due to the injury situation in the attacking department, Suter may see more ice time than usual upon his return.

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (lower body) needs surgery and will miss 6-8 weeks. The 21-year-old suffered a lower-body injury during Sunday's victory over the Ottawa Senators. In 26 appearances this season, Bichsel has logged three points (one goal, two assists), nine shots, 24 blocks, 85 hits, and 22 penalty minutes. Vladislav Kolyachonok will replace Bichsel in the Stars defense on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. While Kolyachonok has landed on the score sheet twice in his last three outings, he isn't expected to make a significant impact.

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, paving the way for him to rejoin the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings. The Swedish veteran has missed seven games due to a lower-body injury. In 20 outings this season, Arvidsson has registered six goals and four assists with 52 shots on goal. His return will bump Jeffrey Vielout of the lineup. On Tuesday, Arvidsson may see increased usage due to David Pastrnak's (undisclosed) continued absence. He will start the game on the second line and is expected to link up with the first power-play unit.

Los Angeles Kings winger Warren Foegele (upper body) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. On Tuesday morning, Foegele returned to the ice for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury late last month. After back-to-back 40-point campaigns, Foegele has had a disappointing year, recording four goals and zero assists in 18 games. During his absence, Joel Armia has seen more ice time and is projected to start Tuesday's contest in the top six. Foegele could be ready to return to action later in the week when the Kings face the Chicago Blackhawks in two consecutive games.