Bruins lose another defenseman
Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman John Moore left last night’s game with an upper-body injury.
Flames cautious with Bennett
Wes Gilbertson: Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters on forward Sam Bennett‘s upper-body injury: “He would play today if he had to, but he doesn’t have to. That’s Lou Lamoriello’s line, right? ‘If you have time, use it.’ We’re going to use Lou’s philosophy on this one.”
Pitlick getting close
Matthew DeFranks: Dallas Stars forward Tyler Pitlick had been targeting their next home game against the Flyers, but he could return during their road trip.
Vanek out … Ericsson returns
Dana Wakiji of NHL.com: Detroit Red Wings forward Thomas Vanek missed last night’s game with a mid-body injury.
Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson returned the lineup after missing the past five games with a lower-body injury.
Dylan McIlrath drew in for Libor Sulak who was sick.
Letang out again
Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury. Coach Mike Sullivan wouldn’t say if it was related to his previous injury.
Defenseman Olli Maatta hasn’t been cleared to return just yet.
Sources saying that Evgeni Malkin skated on his own both Saturday and Sunday morning.
Dermott cleared for contact … Gardiner still in a no-contact jersey
Jonas Siegel: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner took part in their morning skate in a no-contact jersey.
Chris Johnston: Defenseman Travis Dermott was wearing a regular jersey during their morning skate yesterday.
Dave McCarthy: Leafs coach Mike Babcock said that Dermott has been cleared for contact and will fully participate in practice today.
Pirri not traveling
David Schoen: Vegas Golden Knights forward Brandon Pirri has a lower-body injury and didn’t travel with the team.
Kempny out long-term
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Washington Capitals Todd Reirden said that defenseman Michal Kempny is out “long-term.” They are still deciding on whether he’ll need surgery or not. Sounds like he’s out at least for the regular season and into the playoffs.
Byfuglien to practice
Murat Ates: Winnipeg Jets injury updates from coach Paul Maurice.
Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will practice again with the team tomorrow.
Goaltender Laurent Brossoit may or may not practice tomorrow.
Defenseman Josh Morrissey remains on schedule, which was said to be early April.
