Quick out three to six weeks
NHL.com: Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick will be out for three to six weeks after he had surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his knee. He was put on the IR
Hedman and Palat updates
Joe Smith: Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that defenseman Victor Hedman is likely out this weekend. He was able to skate yesterday morning.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Coach Cooper on forward Ondrej Palat: “He’s made slight improvements but not enough to get out to skate yet.”
Arvidsson and Rinaldo out with lower-body injuries
Nashville Predators: Forward Viktor Arvidsson is missed last night’s game and is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Nashville Predators: Forward Zac Rinaldo is day-to-day with a lower-body injury and didn’t travel with the team.
Backes to return
Joe McDonald: Boston Bruins forward David Backes will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Predators.
Luongo activated
Brian Compton of NHL.com: The Florida Panthers have activated goaltender Roberto Luongo off the IR. Panthers coach Bob Boughner said that Luongo is “real close” to being ready.
“Officially, if is ready, he could play, but we’re going to make that decision tomorrow,” Boughner said after an optional morning skate. “I could see him more playing when we get back home, he’s close. He’s real close.”
Red Wings injury updates
Helene St. James: Detroit Red Wings forward Thomas Vanek will be out for two to four weeks with a lower-body injury. Frans Nielsen is a possibility for Saturday. Andreas Athanasiou and his undisclosed injury are doubtful for Saturday.