Forward Evan Nugent-Hopkins is expected to miss Tuesday’s home opener against the Canucks, according to the latest lineup updates from NHL.com. The absence adds uncertainty to the team’s starting lineup as they prepare to face Vancouver. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how the roster adjusts without one of its key forwards. Details on a potential replacement or return timeline remain unclear.
PROJECTED LINEUP: Nugent-Hopkins out for Tuesday's home opener vs. Canucks NHL.com
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