Bergeron could go tomorrow
Shawn Hutcheon: Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron could return this weekend according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. Cassidy hasn’t decided which wingers Bergeron will be with when he returns. Jake DeBrusk’s status could play a role in that.
Two Sabres defensemen possibilities for tonight
Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that defenseman Jake McCabe and Lawrence Pilut are possibilities for tonight.
Zadorov out this weekend
AJ Haefele: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov won’t play this weekend due to a lower-body injury.
Larsson banged up
Jim Matheson: Edmonton Oilers defenseman Adam Larsson missed practice as he’s a little banged up. It’s not known how banged up he is or what is wrong with him.
Bjugstad close
Dave McCarthy: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad (upper-body) practiced yesterday but wasn’t ready to return last night. Coach Bob Boughner said that he’ll practice today and could be ready for Saturday.
Hickey to the IR
Andrew Gross: The New York Islanders have put defenseman Thomas Hickey on the IR.
McLeod practices
Larry Brooks: New York Rangers forward Cody McLeod practiced yesterday in a no-contact jersey.
Duchene to return
Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators forward Matt Duchene will return tonight. Defenseman Dylan DeMelo is a possibility.
Joseph is done for the road trip
Caley Chelios: Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Mathieu Joseph is done for the rest of their road trip. He’s now missed their past four games with a lower-body injury.
Hyman out three weeks
Kevin McGran: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman will be out for at least three weeks with an ankle sprain.
Miller out last night
Danny Webster: Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Colin Miller missed last night’s game.
