- Jeff Rimer via twitter: Looks like Blue Jackets Brandon Dubinsky will return to the lineup tonight. He’s missed the last 11 games.
- Stephen Whyno via twitter: Capitals defenseman Tom Poti is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
- John Vogl via twitter: The Sabres won’t active Ville Leino today.
- Rich Chere via twitter: The Devils put defenseman Henrik Tallinder on the IR.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that Martin Brodeur skated this morning but is still going to be out awhile with his sore back.
- New York Islanders via twitter: Islanders forward Michael Grabner and his shoulder injury will be re-evaluated in 7 to 10 days.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Prognosis on Bruins Chris Kelly’s knee injury won’t be known until the swelling goes down. Early reports are that there is no significant structural damage, but “a) things sometime change in 24 hours b) he could still be on the shelf for undetermined period of time.”
- Andy Strickland via twitter: Blues Alex Steen is skating with David Backes and Chris Stewart. Indications are that he’ll be in the lineup tonight.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: Blues Vladimir Tarasenko is skating with the team for the first time since suffering his concussion.