Raanta a possibility
Richard Morin: Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta is a possibility for tonight.
Pominville hopes to play
Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville is hopeful for today.
Barrie could be back in
Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie could return to the lineup tonight.
Murray skates
Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ryan Murray was on the ice for practice.
McDavid ill
Edmonton Oilers: Forward Connor McDavid missed last night’s game with an illness.
Jim Matheson: McDavid and Ryan Spooner‘s availability for Wednesday’s game is uncertain due to their illness. They may need to recall someone.
Kempe hopeful
Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe is hoping that he’ll be ready to go tonight. He crashed into the boards Sunday morning.
Simmonds dealing with an upper-body injury
Dave Isaac: Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds has an upper-body injury but is expected to play on Thursday.
Murray skates, Letang doesn’t
Pens Inside Scoop: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang was given a maintenance day and goaltender Matt Murray skated before their practice yesterday.
Canucks injury updates
Vancouver Canucks: GM Jm Benning said that forward Jay Beagle has been medically cleared to return. If he’s ready to go tonight they will need to make another roster move.
Forward Sven Baertschi is still out with a concussion.
Defenseman Olli Juolevi is likely out for another two and a half weeks.
Jeff Paterson: Benning said that Brandon Sutter‘s recovery is still on track and that he’s not expected to return before Christmas.
Stastny skating but has weeks to go
Danny Webster: Vegas Golden Knights forward Paul Stastny is still a couple weeks away from returning to the lineup. He started skating on his own a couple days ago.
