Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen practiced yesterday after leaving Tuesday’s game early after taking a shot to the mask.
Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski practiced and looked ready to go.
Forward Yegor Chinakhov (back strain) and goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (stomach bug) skated yesterday.
- Aaron Portzline: Werenski could be ready to return for their game on Friday.
Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett won’t play tonight due to a lower-body injury. Coach Paul Maurice said they are hopeful that he is able to return at some point during their current four-game homestand.
Forward Jonah Gadjovich should be able to return from his upper-body injury next month.
NY Rangers PR: New York Rangers forward Nick Bonino didn’t practice yesterday. He’s day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators forward Josh Norris returned to the lineup last night.
Nashville Predators: Defenseman Luke Schenn will be out for four to six weeks with a lower-body injury.
Terry Koshan: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi was given a maintenance day yesterday.
Thomas Drance: Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson missed practice yesterday. Coach Rick Tocchet said: “little bit of maintenance, little bit banged up,”
On if he could miss tonight’s game: “No, I don’t think so,”
Ken Wiebe: Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi will be out for four to six weeks with a sprained MCL.
Forward Mason Appleton had a maintenance day but is expected to play tonight.