Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has been dealing with an upper-body injury.
Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins defenseman Urho Vaakanainen practiced in a no-contact jersey.
Jourdon LaBarber: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (lower-body) took part in their optional skate yesterday.
Sabres coach Don Granato: “Every skate he’s been progressively better and there’s been no concern … I expect him at some point this week to be ready.”
Peter Baugh: Colorado Avalanche forward Andre Burakovsky blocked a shot last night. X-rays came back negative according to coach Jared Bednar.
Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Brendan Gaunce returned to the lineup last night, as did defenseman Jake Bean.
Ansar Khan: Detroit Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill wasn’t sure if Jakub Vrana would get clearance to return to the lineup before tonight’s game. (They cleared a roster spot by waiving DeKeyser, so a good chance he’ll be ready.)
Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers have placed defenseman Tyson Barrie on the IR.
Tony Brar: Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard missed last night’s game.
Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith is out with a non-COVID illness.
David Dwork: Florida Panthers coach Andrew Brunette said that forward Ryan Lomberg has a “day-to-day thing.” He’s on the IR and they’ll know more when they get back home.
Brunette added: “Hopefully he’s ready soon. We’ll see how he makes out.”
LA Kings PR: Defenseman Mikey Anderson left last night’s game in the first period with an upper-body injury.
Minnesota Wild PR: The Minnesota Wild have activated forward Jordan Greenway from the IR.
Eric Engels: Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
TSN 1200: Ottawa Senators goaltender Matt Murray has been placed on the IR.
- John Rodenburg: This is the seventh time in the past year and a half with the Senators that he’s been on the IR.
Charlie O’Connor: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Kevin Connauton might skate today but won’t be in the lineup tonight.
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins activate goaltender Louis Domingue and assign him to the AHL.
Ben Kuzma: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tucker Poolman was back on the ice practicing with the team.
