On the New York Islanders …
AP on ESPN: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic will be out for four to six with a right hand injury. Hamonic was hit with a shot on Saturday night.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Sami Hoffren: Unlike reports coming from Sportsnet, Jets forward Joel Armia is recovering from a MCL injury. He doesn’t require surgery and will be out for four to six weeks.
On the Carolina Hurriances …
Chip Alexander: Defenseman Justin Faulk left last night’s game early and didn’t return.
Chip Alexander: Coach Bill Peters said after the game that they didn’t know the severity of Faulk’s injury.
On the New York Rangers …
Larry Brooks: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said the decision to rest defenseman Dan Girardi is “preventative” relating to his previous groin issue.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mike Heika: Stars forward Jason Spezza missed yesterday’s game with a lower-body injury and will be out for “a while.” Jiri Hudler remains out with an illness. The Stars have recalled Justin Dowling.
Mike Heika: Spezza is travelling with the team. Coach Lindy Ruff said he’s “game to game.”
Mike Heika: Ruff on Hudler’s status: “We really don’t know. It could be some type of virus. They’ve done all of the necessary tests and nothing has shown up.”