Eastern Conference Injury Updates: Sabres, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, and Capitals
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Eastern Conference Injury Updates

John Vogl: Buffalo Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said that forward Jimmy Vesey won’t play tonight. He’s still listed as day-to-day.

Eric Engels: Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi is day-to-day with a groin injury.

Andrew Gross: New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson and forward Leo Komarov both missed practice yesterday with an illness.

Larry Brooks: New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad hasn’t practiced since he took the hit from Patrice Bergeron on Sunday.

Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot left practice with a neck issue. They hope that he’ll be able to skate today and play tomorrow.

Dave Isaac: Philadelphia Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher on forward Nolan Patrick when asked if Patrick could miss the season. He’s listed as week-to-week.

“I can’t speculate on that. I’m an optimist. I can tell you he’s a really important part of our team. You look at our situation now, we have two centermen, two key players on our team out. Nolan’s a player that will help us win a lot of hockey games when he gets back. We’re hopeful. It’s a tough situation. I won’t speculate because I can’t. Just can’t predict what will happen.

Matt Vensel: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin practiced yesterday and intends to play on the weekend.

“I feel ready to play. I have two more days. We’ll see,” the center said.

Tom Gulitti: Washington Capitals coach Todd Reirden said that forward Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nic Dowd are both day-to-day and they aren’t sure if either will be able to go tonight.