Miller out five weeks … Carlo a possibility for tonight
Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller will be re-evaluated in about five weeks after a CT scan revealed “a cartilage injury to this larynx.”
Matt Kalman of WEEI: Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo practiced yesterday and is a possibility for tonight according to coach Bruce Cassidy.
“I’m feeling good,” Carlo said. “I’m not sure where I’m at with the medical staff yet, some questions there to be answered. But overall I’m feeling pretty good on the ice. Shooting’s good, passing is good, contact’s pretty good. So I’m hopeful.”
Duclair day-to-day
Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Anthony Duclair didn’t skate yesterday. He’s day-to-day as he’s “nicked up” a bit.
Bishop could be back this weekend
Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery on Ben Bishop‘s lower-body injury: “Ben looks like he is a player for Saturday.”
Daley injured last night
Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that defenseman Trevor Daley‘s injury is not expected to be long-term and that he could miss their games this weekend. (He left last night’s game early)
Helene St. James: Blashill’s said that Daley’s lower-body injury could keep him “out through the weekend.”
Johansson practices
Chris Ryan: New Jersey Devils forward Marcus Johansson was able to practice yesterday after missing their game on Monday. Taylor Hall was given a maintenance day.
Cizikas activated
Arthur Staple: The New York Islanders have activated Casey Cizikas off the IR.
Hornqvist has been skating
Jason Mackey: Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said that Patric Hornqvist has been skating for the past two days back in Pittsburgh.
Meier misses last night’s game
Paul Gackle: (Timo Meier wasn’t in the lineup last night) Meier missed the first part on the third period on Tuesday and part of the first. Whatever it is, it is still bothering him.
Capitals injury updates
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Washington Capitals injury updates.
Devante Smith-Pelly – skated by himself yesterday and not with the team.
Evgeny Kuznetsov – has a concussion but practiced with the team in a no-contact jersey.
T.J. Oshie – has a concussion and is not skating.
Michal Kempny – was given a maintenance day yesterday. He did skate on his own with their trainer.
Brooks Orpik – had his knee scoped and is not skating.