On the Los Angeles Kings …
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Tyler Toffoli (lower-body) was on the ice yesterday. He hasn’t fully practiced with the team and is not expected to play during their road trip.
“We’re trying to get him back on the ice on an every day basis, and it’s way better that he’s under our supervision and being with the team, also,” Sutter said.
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Forward Nic Dowd left yesterday’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury.
On the San Jose Sharks …
Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Forward Tomas Hertl has been cleared for contact and is close to returning from his sprained right knee.
“I think it’s almost day-to-day now,” Hertl said. “… I think I’m pretty close but we’ll see how it goes the next couple days. I believe it’ll be playing soon now.”
The Sharks play on Monday and Tuesday on the road, and then Thursday at home. He could play this week.
He’ll need at least on full practice with contact before getting clearance to return to game action.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Eric Stephens: Goaltender John Gibson left the game late in the first period.
Eric Stephens: Early word is that it may not be a serious injury for Gibson.
Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said after the game that it was too early to see how Gibson will respond. The Ducks practice today in Winnipeg. Carlyle: “He just felt he couldn’t play.”
On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford: Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester missed yesterday’s game with a lower-body injury.
On the Colorado Avalanche …
Terry Frei: Tyson Barrie and Rene Bourque were not able to go last night.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Ken Wiebe: Forward Drew Stafford missed the third period with a lower-body issue and will be re-evaluated today.