There are five games on the NHL schedule for Monday, including one nationally televised in the United States and one in Canada. Here are five things to watch today, along with the complete game schedule.

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who has been recovering from a minor knee procedure, is ramping up his practice workload and could return sooner than expected.

NHL teams are grappling with a growing injury crisis, impacting star players like Connor Bedard and Connor Hellebuyck. Clubs like the Blackhawks, Kraken, and Maple Leafs are adjusting rosters, with coaches strategizing to compensate for key absences.

Scott Arniel provided an update on Connor Hellebuyck's status after he faced shots in Jets' practice Wednesday stating the goaltender's 'workload is going up'. However Arniel didn't provide a timeline for Hellebuyck's return saying the two biggest things they're worried about right now is how he's feeling in the morning and his conditioning.

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