On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Forward Evgeni Malkin missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury that he’s been dealing with for “a little while now.” He left their morning skate early yesterday. Coach Mike Sullivan didn’t offer a timetable on when Malkin would return.
“We’ll know more information probably in the next 24 hours,” Sullivan said.
The Penguins were also without Ran Hainsey last night and he’s now listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
They are without Trevor Daley, Olli Maatta, Bryan Rust, Carl Hagelin, and Kris Letang as well. Letang, Rust and Maatta did skate before practice yesterday, but it’s not known how close they are.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Ken Warren: The Senators have returned goalie Chris Driedger back to the AHL as Craig Anderson is ready to backup Mike Condon.
On the New York Islanders …
New York Islanders: The Islanders have activated forward Casey Cizikas from the IR.
On the Washington Capitals …
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Forward Andre Burakovsky will return today after missing 15 games with a right hand injury.
“I’ve been feeling pretty good lately,” Burakovsky said. “I talked to the doctor and, obviously, it’s not 100 percent, but it feels good. My shot is getting better and the doctor said can’t get worse. If it hurts sometimes when I shoot or whatever, it can’t get any worse. So I want to get back in. I’m hungry, I’ve been out for a while now and I can’t wait to get back in. I’m excited.”
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Mike Harrington: Defenseman Taylor Fedun left last night’s game early with a foot injury.
On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: Coach/GM Tom Rowe said that Aaron Ekblad is a week away from returning and Roberto Luongo is longer than a week.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Lindy Ruff said that forward Jamie Benn should only miss last night’s game. Ruff: “He got scratched, saw the eye doctor, got a glove in the eye.”
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Eric Stephens: Goaltender John Gibson still isn’t back on the ice yet and likely won’t travel to San Jose with the team according to coach Randy Carlyle.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Vancouver Canucks: Coach Willie Desjardins said the defenseman Chris Tanev will travel with the team to Edmonton. NikolayA Goldobin won’t travel with the team.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Dave Vest: Coach Dave Tippett said that Shane Doan remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury and is “doubtful” for today.
