- Matthew Sekeres: Canucks Trevor Linden said that Ryan Miller could play before the end of the regular season. Miller is seven to 10 days away from returning to practice and wearing a brace.
- Don Brennan: Senators coach Dave Cameron said on TSN 1200 that goalie Craig Anderson is “possible” to dress this weekend. Same goes for Clarke MacArthur.
- Joe Haggerty: Bruins Dougie Hamilton is out indefinitely according to coach Claude Julien. He was originally thought to suffer a shoulder injury over the weekend.
- Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins David Krejci said he felt good yesterday. Could be ready for Thursday.
- Pat Leonard: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist on playing this weekend: “That’s my goal, yeah. I think I need at least one or 2 more skates just to work on my timing, but I feel close.”
- George Sipple: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock didn’t give an injury update on Niklas Kronwall (lower-body) and Erik Cole (upper-body).
- Lou Korac: Blues coach Kevin Shattenkirk said that he’s getting close to returning to the lineup, but didn’t say when.
- Lou Korac: Blues Carl Gunnarsson isn’t ready just yet. Is hopeful for this weekend.
- Joanne Ireland: Oilers Boyd Gordon (back) hasn’t been ruled out for their game against the Avalanche. Andrew Ference won’t play.
- Mark Stepneski: Stars Jamie Benn is questionable for tonight. He was injured late in Monday’s game.
- Mark Stepneski: Stars Valeri Nichushkin will go on a three game conditioning stint with Texas of the AHL.
- John Vogl: Sabres Patrick Kaleta and Zach Bogosian could play on Thursday.
