On the Buffalo Sabres …
Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying that he’s done for the season.
Defenseman Josh Gorges practiced yesterday and could be in the lineup tonight. He left Saturday’s game early with a hip pointer.
Forward Tyler Ennis is expected to return in seven to 10 days.
Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov visited with doctors again yesterday.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Chris Ryan: Looking like Jacob Josefson won’t travel with the team. Looks like Travis Zajac is traveling.
Chris Ryan: There is no clear timetable on defenseman John Moore.
On the New York Rangers …
Steve Zipay: Pavel Buchnevich said yesterday that he hasn’t “skated for so long.” He’s missed 25 games, so game conditioning is an issue.
Steve Zipay: Rick Nash could be ready to return on Saturday. Coach Alain Vigneault: “When he tells me he’s ready, he’s in.”
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ansar Khan: GM Ken Holland said that Justin Abdelkader is a week to two 1/2 weeks away. Mike Green could be ready after their road trip. Darren Helm is a still a couple weeks away.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Chip Alexander: Coach Bill Peters said that Elias Lindholm is “close” to returning. Justin Faulk could return by the end of the week.
Chip Alexander: Teuvo Teravainen was sick yesterday and missed practice.
On the Montreal Canadiens …
Amanda Stein: Forward Andrew Shaw won’t travel with the team. He’s out with a concussion.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Ryan Callahan is close to returning, and it could happen tonight.
“He’s definitely day-to-day now,” coach Jon Cooper said. “And that day-to-day can turn into him playing (Tuesday).”
Brian Boyle is doubtful for tonight with a lower-body injury.
Steven Stamkos is waking without crutches and was on the stationary bike yesterday. His four month recovery puts his return around mid-March.
Cedric Paquette is out tonight.
Brayden Point is out four to six weeks. He has a cast on his right hand/wrist area.
