On the Florida Panthers …
George Richards: Roberto Luongo is fine after leaving Wednesday’s game because of cramping. He received some IVs and will be okay.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Sabres PR: Derek Grant left last night’s game with a shoulder injury.
Mike Harrington: Grant took a big hit in the first period and it looked like he injured his left arm/shoulder.
Paul Hamilton: Coach Dan Bylsma said that defenseman Cody Franson is ahead of schedule. He skated on Wednesday and Thursday and could return to the lineup this weekend. Zemgus Girgensons is also skating.
On the New York Islanders …
Brett Cyrgalis: Defenseman Travis Hamonic skated before practice yesterday. Forward Cal Clutterbuck practiced yesterday.
On the New York Rangers …
Justin Tasch: Defenseman Kevin Klein missed last night’s game due to an illness.
On the New Jersey Devils …
NHL: Beau Bennett returned to the Devils lineup after missing nine games with a left ankle injury, but “It doesn’t mean he won’t be ready for the weekend, though.”
Mike Morreale: Coach John Hynes said that they’ve put defenseman Kyle Quincey on the IR.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Tom Gulitti: Carl Hagelin (concussion) skated with the team yesterday and they will see how he responds. Being a “game-time decision” is the next step.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
David Strehle: Jordan Weal left last night’s game with an upper-body injury.