- Bob Duff: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Henrik Zetterberg (back surgery) should be able to start skating next week. The earliest he could return to the lineup would be late in the first round.
- Bob Duff: Red Wings GM Ken Holland indicated that Stephen Weiss is likely done for the year after many setbacks from his sports hernia surgery.
- David Alter: Maple Leafs Jonathan Bernier will be out three weeks with an MCL strain.
- Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul skated in track pants yesterday morning. Not expected to play tonight.
- Edmonton Oilers: Oilers coach Dallas Eakins doesn’t expect Nail Yakupov to play again this season.
- Lou Korac: Blues Vladimir Tarasenko skated yesterday.
- Lou Korac: Blues Jordan Leopold will be in the lineup tonight. Barrett Jackman returns to the lineup, with Carlo Colaiacovo sitting.
- Rich Chere: Both Devils Patrik Elias and Adam Henrique left last night’s game.
- Ottawa Senators: Senators Ales Hemsky left last night’s game with an upper-body injury.
- Eric Stephens: Ducks Frederik Andersen left last night’s game with an upper-body injury.