On the Nashville Predators …
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Goaltender Pekka Rinne missed last night’s game and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Rinne didn’t practice Monday and the team said it was a “maintenance day.” GM David Poile said that Rinne’s injury isn’t serious and they are optimistic he could be ready for Thursday.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Jon Rosen: Anze Kopitar could be on the ice today. He hasn’t skated since suffering the injury.
On the Calgary Flames …
Kristen Odland: There was no update on Johnny Gaudreau after the game. Coach Glen Gulutzan said “it’s (frustrating)” with regards to all the unnecessary hacks and slashes.
On the Colorado Avalanche …
Colorado Avalanche: Matt Duchene skated yesterday but in a no-contact jersey.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford: The Blues pulled Alex Steen out for precautionary reasons.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said that Mike Smith and Martin Hanzal will be travelling with the team. They will make a decision this morning if they will be able to play: “If they’re ready to go, we’ll put them in.”
Sarah McLellan: Smith and Hanzal are no longer listed on the IR according the team’s website.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Ted Wyman: Bryan Little, Mathieu Perreault and Drew Stafford are expected to travel with the team this week. Kyle Connor is day-to-day and should also be travelling with the team.
Sean Reynolds: Stafford was on the ice yesterday in a no-contact jersey.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Forwards Cody Eakin and Patrick Sharp could return to the Stars lineup later this week.
Sean Shapiro: The Stars still don’t know what Jiri Hudler‘s illness is. Coach Lindy Ruff: “gone through a battery of different tests & still has tests going on”
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Chris Kuc: Coach Joel Quenneville on Vinnie Hinostroza: “I think he’s going to be alright. We’ll know more tomorrow.”
