Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron said that he didn’t have a concussion after he crashed into the boards last week. He suffered a cut on his head and it need time to heal.
Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres coach Don Granato said that forward Casey Mittelstadt is doubtful for tonight.
Ben Pope: Chicago Blackhawks Reese Johnson practiced yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Tyler Johnson was also practicing.
Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said that the Vladislav Nemestnikov is a possibility for tonight. Defenseman Gustav Lindstrom is out with a “mid-body” injury and they are hopeful that it’s just day-to-day.
David Dwork: The Florida Panthers have activated forwards Noel Acciari and Patric Hornqvist, and defenseman Olli Juolevi off the IR and placed Joe Thornton on the IR.
Bruce Garrioch: The Ottawa Senators are hopeful that goaltender Matt Murray will be able to play this weekend.
Bruce Garrioch: Senators forward Colin White is getting closer to returning. He was practicing in no-contact jersey. They are targeting February 26th as his return date.
Bruce Garrioch: Senators forward Josh Norris has started skating.
Steve Lloyd: The Senators have placed defenseman Thomas Chabot on the IR.
Bill Meltzer: Philadelphia Flyers coach Mike Yeo said that Gerry Mayhew should be ready to play tonight but Rasmus Ristolainen and Patrick Brown won’t be ready.
David Schoen: Vegas Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer said that he’s confident goaltender Robin Lehner will be able to play “sooner rather than later.” He didn’t have a timeline on when Lehner could return.
Jack Eichel makes his Golden Knights and season debut
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