Afternoon notes involving Parise, Avalanche, Islanders, Senators, and Oilers
  • Tom Gulitti via twitter: Zach Parise is back practicing with the Devils. He was on a line today with David Steckel and Adam Mair.
  • Katie Strang via twitter: Islanders defenseman Mark Streit did not get medical clearance from doctors, so he’s done for the year.
  • Ian Mendes via twitter: Craig Anderson will start in net for the Senators tonight. Milan Michalek won’t go, but they hope for tomorrow night.
  • Ian Mendes via twitter: There is a chance that Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson could join the team for their upcoming road trip to begin skating with them. No timetable on his return.
  • Joanne Ireland via twitter: Nikolai Khabibulin will start in net for the Oilers. J.F. Jacques, Colin Fraser and Jason Strudwick are back in the lineup.