Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins defenseman Jonathan Aspirot was activated from the IR.
Rachel Lenzi: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon was being evaluated by the team after suffering a lower-body injury late in Monday’s game. Goaltender Colten Ellis is eligible to come off the IR.
- Robert Tiffin: Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said they should know more on Lyon today, and called the injury “really unfortunate.”
Wes Crosby: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury. It was the second game in a row that he missed.
Tracey Myers: The Chicago Blackhawks still don’t have a definitive timeline for forward Connor Bedard, but should have a better idea in the New Year after he is re-evaluated.
NHL: Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar hasn’t started skating yet, but coach Jeff Blashill said that Nazar is eating solid foods again. He took a puck to the face on December 20th.
Bruce Miles: Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson left last night’s game after the first period. Coach Blashill labelled him as day-to-day and said he could miss Thursday’s game.
Daily Faceoff: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Isac Lundestrom is out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Vince Z. Mercogliano: New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox will be a game-time decision tonight. Signs are pointing to him being in the lineup.
Eric Stephens: San Jose Sharks forward Adam Gaudette suffered a lower-body injury.
Elliotte Friedman: Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander missed last night’s game and remains day-to-day. Forward Dakota Joshua was still in Detroit yesterday, as he suffered a kidney injury after he was hit or went into the boards on Sunday. Defenseman Chris Tanev missed last night’s game and could be out for some time. It’s not related to his previous injury.
NHL: Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
- Dave McCarthy: Leafs coach Craig Berube said that Matthews was close to playing, and they hope that he can practice today.
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