On the Boston Bruins …
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will update his situation after the weekend.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Pens Inside Scoop: Kris Letang is still day-to-day according to coach Mike Sullivan.
Jason Mackey: Letang practiced yesterday and wasn’t wearing a no-contact jersey.
Jason Mackey: Conor Sheary will be out another week with an eye injury.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Ben Kuzma: Defenseman Chris Tanev was seen with a walking boot on his right foot.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they won’t know more about Mike Smith’s injury and how he’s doing until they return to Arizona. He hasn’t started skating yet.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Jason Spezza is doubtful for tonight. Jiri Hudler is not ready to return.
Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp hasn’t started skating yet due to his concussion-like symptoms. He was on the ice shooting pucks yesterday.
On the New York Rangers …
Brett Cyrgalis: Alain Vigneault said that Pavel Buchnevich should be ready to go on Friday and that Chris Kreider is still day-to-day.
Steve Zipay: Josh Jooris is likely headed to the IR with a separated shoulder.
Steve Zipay: Dan Girardi was hit in the face and went through concussion protocol. The Rangers hope the hit will be looked at by the league.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier is day-to-day and they’ve recalled Dustin Tokarski.
MyRegularFace: Ryan Getzlaf missed last night game. When the injury could have occurred.
Possibly when (if?) Getzlaf was injured pic.twitter.com/3OFblW6kHF
— Stephanie (@myregularface) October 26, 2016
