Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, according to coach Rick Bowness.
- Eric Engels: Severson took a hit from Canadiens forward Alex Bolduc in the third period and left right after that.
Mike Heika: Dallas Stars forward Sam Steel was injured on Thursday night and flew home on Friday.
Forward Mikko Rantanen took part in yesterday’s full practice and could play tonight. The Stars gave Matt Duchene a maintenance day.
- Robert Tiffin: Stars coach Glen Gulutzan to Mike Heika on Steel: “It’s probably a hip flexor or something or a groin. we’ll see how bad it was. It wasn’t as bad this morning as we maybe thought yesterday, which was a good sign.”
Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins Rumors
NHL: Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues will be out for at least two weeks with a broken finger. They’ll know on Monday if he requires surgery or not.
NHL: Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper-body) is travelling with the team. Defenseman Dennis Gilbert (upper-body) will be out for 2-3 weeks after taking a hit from Maple Leafs Oliver Ekman-Larsson.
Mark Scheig: San Jose Sharks goaltender Jaroslav Askarov did practice yesterday after leaving Thursday’s game. Would expect Alex Nedeljkovic to start tonight. (The Sharks recalled goalie Laurent Brossoit)
NHL: Utah Mammoth forward Barrett Hayton is week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
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