On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey.
Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He’s expected to be ready for Game 1 next week.
Erik Erlendsson: Ryan Callahan didn’t play last night and is unlikely for Saturday. Coach Jon Cooper said they are hopeful that he’s ready for Game 1, but it’s not a guarantee.
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Mark Lazerus: Artem Anisimov and Andrew Shaw didn’t practice yesterday. Brian Bickell, Marian Hossa and Corey Crawford were at practice.
Brian Hedger: Shaw is likely out until the playoffs. Anisimov is doubtful for the Avalanche. Crawford is a possibility for the Blue Jackets. Coach Joel Quenneville is optimistic for Hossa being ready for the Avalanche, Hossa is not as optimistic as Quenneville is.
On the New York Islanders …
Brian Compton: Defenseman Matt Martin is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
On the New York Rangers …
Pat Leonard: Defenseman Dan Girardi didn’t skate with the team yesterday morning.
Brett Cyrgalis: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Girardi is “day-to-day” and not sure if he’ll play in their last regular season game.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Dave Molinari: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Evgeni Malkin, Olli Maatta and Bryan Rust are out for the remainder of the regular season.
Dave Molinari: Sullivan said that Marc-Andre Fleury, who is out with a concussion, is making “significant progress.” There is no target date for his return yet.
Seth Rorabaugh: Sullivan said that Beau Bennett missed last night’s game with the same injury that he’s been out with lately.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Curtis Zupke: Defenseman Alec Martinez didn’t practice yesterday due to an undisclosed injury.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Eric Stephens: Frederik Andersen was taking shots yesterday at practice and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he started the game against the Capitals.
Eric Stephens: Coach Bruce Boudreau is hopeful that Rickard Rakell is able get on the ice this weekend, and hopefully be ready for Game 1.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Detroit Red Wings: Justin Abdelkader left last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
John Vogl: Coach Dan Bylsma said that Tyler Ennis won’t play this weekend.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Mark Masters: Peter Holland’s season is over. Leo Komarov traveled with the team and could play on Saturday.
On the Washington Capitals …
Chuck Gormley: Nicklas Backstrom returned to the Capitals lineup last night.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Rich Chere: Patrik Elias returned to the Devils lineup last night.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Dave Vest: Martin Hanzal is done for the season with an upper-body injury.