On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang will be out for “a couple of weeks” with a lower-body injury according to coach Mike Sullivan. They’ve recalled Derrick Pouliot from the AHL.
On the Boston Bruins …
Steve Conroy: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller missed last night’s game due to an illness. They are hoping it’s only a 24-48 hour illness.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ansar Khan: Forward Darren Helm, out with a dislocated shoulder, skated yesterday with the team for the first time since he suffered the injury.
Ansar Khan: Helm said that he hopes to be able to return after Christmas, around New Year’s.
Ansar Khan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that defenseman Alexey Marchenko is out with a shoulder injury.
On the Florida Panthers …
Florida Panthers PR: Forward Jonathan Marchessault missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Julius Honka skated yesterday morning. Forwards Patrick Sharp and Curtis McKenzie were also out there.
On the New York Rangers …
Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist left last night’s game for concussion protocol, but later returned.
Stars Cody Eakin will likely be suspended for the hit.
Henrik Lundqvist got leveled by Cody Eakin, and somehow returned to the game: https://t.co/Vrtalerk2r pic.twitter.com/TaovlQsEw6
— SB Nation NHL (@SBNationNHL) December 16, 2016
Eakin takes Lundqvist out of the game pic.twitter.com/7dDIpK3QfC
— Stephanie (@myregularface) December 16, 2016