Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Friday that forward Calle Jarnkrok is week-to-week with a hand injury, according to the Toronto Sun's Lance Hornby.

Jarnkrok sustained the injury after crashing hard into the boards during the second period of Thursday's 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

The 32-year-old Swede was skating on Toronto's first line in Mitch Marner's absence Thursday. Jarnkrok has tallied 10 goals and 11 assists in 52 games this season. He potted a career-high 20 goals a year ago.

This marks Jarnkrok's second stint on the sidelines with a hand injury this campaign. He missed 13 games this winter and only returned to the lineup for six matchups before suffering another ailment.

Jarnkrok has two more years remaining on his deal with a cap hit of $2.1 million.

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Carolina Hurricanes forward Evgeny Kuznetsov felt the love from his new fans after burying his first goal with the club in Thursday's win over the Florida Panthers.

Kuznetsov fired a wrister past Sergei Bobrovsky in the second period and broke out his patented bird celebration in front of a raucous PNC Arena. He was named the game's first star after the victory.

"I just want to say thanks to the fans. I almost cry a little bit," Kuznetsov said after the game, per Bally Sports.

"It's been a long time for me, I've been dealing with some big issues. That support is huge for me. My wife was here tonight, kids watching, parents. So that's all for them."

Thursday marked Kuznetsov's fourth game with the Hurricanes since being acquired from the Washington Capitals at the trade deadline. The 31-year-old played 11 seasons in the U.S. capital but has endured a difficult 2023-24 campaign. Kuznetsov entered the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in February and was then placed on waivers.

He believes landing in Carolina has been the reset he needed.

"It's been phenomenal for me," Kuznetsov said. "I'm living my best days, trying to take it day-by-day. I'm enjoying it."

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St. Louis Blues executive Doug Armstrong was officially named general manager of the 2026 Canadian Olympic men's hockey team on Friday.

Anaheim Ducks icon and 17-year NHL veteran Ryan Getzlaf will aid Armstrong in preparing for the Olympics as a player relations advisor.

Armstrong has also been tasked with choosing the GM for Canada at the 2024 World Championship and the 2025 NHL 4 Nations Face-Off.

The 59-year-old Sarnia, Ontario, native has served as Blues GM since 2010. The club won the Stanley Cup in 2019 and has only missed the playoffs four times under his reign.

Armstrong has been involved with Hockey Canada on several occasions, most notably serving as assistant GM for the 2010 and 2014 Olympic teams and GM for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and 2023 World Championship. Armstrong was also set to serve as GM of Canada's 2022 Olympic team before the NHL bowed out due to COVID-19 issues.

The NHL 4 Nations Face-Off is a new event set for February 2025 featuring teams from Canada, the United States, Sweden, and Finland.

The 2026 Winter Olympics will take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The 2024 Worlds will be in Czechia in May.

Canada has been victorious at the last three best-on-best international hockey tournaments: the 2010 and 2014 Olympics and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. Canada also won gold at the 2023 Worlds.

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