Matt Martin still day-to-day
Brian Compton: New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz said that forward Matt Martin is still day-to-day.
Boston Bruins injury updates
Boston Bruins: Brandon Carlo and his upper-body injury weren’t on the ice yesterday.
Defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Kevan Miller skated on their own.
Defenseman Urho Vaakanainen practiced in a no-contact jersey.
Nico Hischier out and Brian Boyle to the IR
Chris Ryan: New Jersey Devils said that forward Nico Hischier is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Mike Morreale: The Devils put forward Brian Boyle on the IR with an upper-body injury. Forward Pavel Zacha has been recalled.
James van Riemsdyk could return on Thursday
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: It’s looking like Philadelphia Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk could return to the Flyers lineup on Thursday.
He’s missed the past 16 games with a right knee injury.
van Riemsdyk will likely start on the third line with Jordan Weal and Wayne Simmonds, and be on the second power play unit.
When asked if he expects to play on Thursday:
“We’ll see. Just day by day. Right now, I feel pretty good. We’ll see what the medical and that side says.”
