Jimmy Murphy: Boston Bruins forward Nick Foligno and Taylor Hall skated on their own before practice.
- Conor Ryan: Hall practiced in a no-contact jersey.
Joe Haggerty of Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins have ruled defenseman Derek Forbort out for the remainder of the regular season with a lower-body injury.
He’s not expected to require surgery.
Forbort blocked a shot last night Thursday.
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Buffalo Sabres forward Jordan Greenway missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury.
Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie is progressing well with his lower-body injury and should be ready soon.
David Dwork: The Florida Panthers have activated forward Givani Smith off the LTIR.
Stu Cowan: Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher was wearing a full-contact jersey at practice. He’s been out for 32 games with a lower-body injury.
Daily Faceoff: Canadiens forward Josh Anderson will miss Thursday’s game with a lower-body injury.
Daily Faceoff: Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury.
Ryan Novozinsky: New Jersey Devils forward Curtis Lazar is out with a lower-body injury.
Andrew Gross: New York Islanders coach Lane Lambert said they are hopeful that forward Mathew Barzal will be able to return before the end of the regular season.
Stefen Rosner: Islanders forward Brock Nelson left last night’s game after taking a hit from Noel Accairi.
- Stefen Rosner: The Islanders didn’t have an update after the game.
New York Rangers: Defenseman Ryan Lindgren returned to the lineup.
- Dan Rosen: Lindgren had missed the past 11 games with an upper-body injury.
Jordan Hall: Philadephia Flyers forward Travis Konecny took part in their optional skate wearing a no-contact jersey.
David Alter: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman T.J. Brodie missed last night’s game. The Leafs are carrying nine defensemen so they are able to rest players who are a little banged up.