On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Mark Lazerus: Forwards Artem Anisimov and Marcus Kruger were both sick yesterday and their status for tonight is up in the air.
On the Nashville Predators …
Adam Vingan: Defenseman Roman Josi practiced yesterday. He’s on the IR and hasn’t played January 12th.
On the Dallas Stars …
Sean Shapiro: Forward Radek Faksa is feeling better and hopes to return to the lineup tonight against the Maple Leafs.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Elliott Teaford of the Los Angeles Daily News: The Kings put defenseman Matt Greene in the IR with an undisclosed injury.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Dave Vest: Coach Dave Tippett said that Max Domi skated on his own yesterday and will likely join teammates at practice today.
Dave Vest: Tippett said that forward Brad Richardson skated yesterday for the first time since breaking bones in his leg on November 17th.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Paul Friesen: Mathieu Perreault has a broken thumb from a Corey Perry slash. He’ll also likely lose the nail.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Forward Jakob Silfverberg has been out with a concussion, appears ready to return and could be in the lineup tonight.
“I passed the neuropsych test already,” Silfverberg said. “As far as I’m aware, I think I’m clear but I’m going to have to clarify that with the medical staff. I’m pretty sure I’ve done all the testing but I will try to make sure that it’s all good. Hopefully, I’ll feel the same way tomorrow as I do today.”
Nate Thompson could also be ready after returning from his three-game AHL conditioning stint. Thompson is coming back from torn Achilles’ tendon from an offseason incident.