On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford: Based on yesterday’s practice lines it appears that Paul Stastny and Jori Lehtera are in and Ivan Barbashev and Zach Sanford are out.
Jeremy Rutherford: Stastny was also practicing on the Blues No. 1 power play unit and not in Alex Steen‘s spot (Steen isn’t practicing this series), so that is another indicator that he should be back in the lineup today.
Jeremy Rutherford: Coach Mike Yeo wouldn’t confirm or deny if Stastny is getting back into the lineup.
On the Minnesota Wild …
Michael Russo: Forward Erik Haula practiced yesterday.
Dane Mizutani and Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Haula missed Game 4 with an undisclosed injury but is expected to return to the lineup today.
“He looks like he’s ready to play,” coach Bruce Boudreau said.
On the Washington Capitals …
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Defenseman Karl Alzner was still limited at yesterday’s skate and was not able to go last night.
Isabelle Khurshudyan: Coach Barry Trotz said that Alzner is getting closer to returning.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Bruce Garrioch: Forward Tom Pyatt wasn’t able to go last night.
On the Boston Bruins …
Steve Conroy: Bruins defenseman Torey Krug skated on his own in Ottawa yesterday. Not a 100 percent sure but think that it was the first time he’s skated since suffering his injury.
Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci left last night’s game with a lower-body injury,
Krejci hurt (again) after leg-on-leg hit from Wideman. No call. pic.twitter.com/7ZLbHrU7dn
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) April 22, 2017
On the Calgary Flames …
Aaron Vickers of NHL.com: Forward Sean Monahan will have wrist surgery.
“It’s going to be quick here. I’m going to get it done and I’ll be ready to train here soon.
“It’s been a while. It’s been off and on. Just kind of battle through it. I think this summer is the right time to do the surgery and I’m looking forward to it not bothering me any more.”
Forward Michael Frolik hasn’t been medically cleared to participate in the World Championships for the Czech Republic.
Forward Mikael Backlund has been bothered by a bad back.
