Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Habs, Flyers, Pens, Lightning, Leafs and Capitals

Aleksander Barkov to the IR. Jeff Petry could return later this week. Evgeni Malkin practices. Nicklas Backstrom could return tomorrow.

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David Dwork: The Florida Panthers have placed Aleksander Barkov on the IR.

Renaud Lavoie: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry isn’t ready to return tonight but they are hopeful he’ll be ready by the end of the week.

Charlie O’Connor: Philadelphia Flyers coach Mike Yeo on forward Joel Farabee: “Farabee is ahead of schedule and is getting close to a return. Won’t play the next two games, but he’s making progress.”

Giana Han: Flyers defenseman Ryan Ellis had an MRI yesterday morning and is feeling better.

The Flyers are being cautious with forward Derick Brassard. He skated before practice yesterday.

Pens Inside Scoop: Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Bryan Rust and Jake Guentzel skated on their own before practice yesterday. Forward Evgeni Malkin skated at practice in a no-contact jersey.

Joe Smith: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli said that in Montreal he re-aggravated his injury. He’s hopeful that he can play tonight.

Bryan Burns: Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli and defenseman Zach Bogosian could be ready for tonight.

David Alter: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Travis Dermott (shoulder) practiced yesterday in a regular jersey. He had previously been skating in a no-contact jersey.

David Alter: Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said that forward Nick Ritchie isn’t traveling with the team as he’s sick. Has been testing negative for now.

Samantha Pell: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He didn’t skate yesterday.

Samantha Pell: Washington Capitals coach Peter Laviolette hasn’t ruled out forward Nicklas Backstrom making his season debut on Wednesday.

 

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