Multiple NHL Players Cleared to Play; Panthers Await Barkov Injury Update

Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson and winger Warren Foegele have been cleared to play in their season opener. Sabres defenseman Olen Zellweger has recovered from a concussion and is expected to play in their home opener. Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko has rejoined his teammates. Meanwhile, Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov injured his left knee, and an MRI update is expected today. Red Wings center Dylan Larkin is sidelined with an upper-body injury and previously requested a trade.