Tom Gulitti: The Devils put Patrik Elias on the IR and activate Peter Harrold.
Sam Carchidi via Sulia: Flyers Steve Downie (concussion) is a possibility for Saturday night.
Jim Matheson: Oilers Justin Schultz (groin) didn’t practice yesterday and Matheson is wondering if he’ll play during their four-game road trip.
Shelly Anderson: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on Pascal Dupuis: “It’s maintenance at this point in time. We’ll see how he continues to do tomorrow and toward the weekend for Saturday’s game. At this point it’s not more than that.”
Adrian Dater: Avalanche’s Ryan Wilson won’t play tonight due to a back issue.
Arthur Staple: Islanders Cal Clutterbuck has an upper-body injury.
John Vogl: Sabres Christian Ehrhoff was describing his injury and it sounded like a muscle strain.
