On the Ottawa Senators …
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Mark Borowiecki is listed as day-to-day with a leg injury but it’s not looking like he’ll be returning anytime soon. Coach Guy Boucher said he’s “getting closer” but Borowiecki hasn’t skated since the injury. Game 5 is on Friday in Ottawa.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Sam Werner: Coach Mike Sullivan said that they decided to keep Phil Kessel and Trevor Daley off the ice yesterday. He said that everyone is dealing with bumps and bruises that go along with playoff hockey.
On the Washington Capitals …
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Defenseman Karl Alzner skated after the Capitals practice was over.
On the Montreal Canadiens …
Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman Alexei Emelin was on the ice for the Canadiens optional skate.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Paul Hendrick: Coach Mike Babcock on defenseman Roman Polak: “Roman (Polak) had his surgery , it went well, he’s going to rehab for a long time.”
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Helene Elliott: Defenseman Sami Vatanen was once again not able to go last night.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford and Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Forward Paul Stastny practice again yesterday morning but wasn’t ready for Game 4 last night.