On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn’t travelling with the Penguins.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he’ll be ready for Friday.
Tom Reed: Defenseman Cody Goloubef has been skating on own the past few days. He strained his oblique during the preseason. Yesterday was his first practice with the team since the injury.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Jim Matheson: Coach Todd McLellan said that defenseman Mark Fayne has a lower-body injury. They won’t know the severity of the injury until today. They are not sure when he was injured.
On the New York Rangers …
Steve Zipay: Defenseman Kevin Klein (back spasms) took part in a full practice yesterday and it’s possible that he plays tonight.
On the New York Islanders …
Arthur Staple: Forward Casey Cizikas said that he feels well enough to play, but it’s up to the coaches and medical staff.
On the Chicago Blackhawks …
Scott Powers: Forward Ryan Hartman is hoping he’ll be ready to play by Friday.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford: The Blues didn’t put Jori Lehtera on the IR. He’s not on their road trip and not listed on their roster.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
James Mirtle: Forward Josh Leivo will be out for at least another week.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Helene St. James: Defenseman Jonathan Ericsson took a puck to the forehead on Monday that required 20 stitches.
On the Arizona Coyotes …
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes goalie Mike Smith left last night’s game early with what looks like a left leg injury. The Coyotes are calling it a lower-body injury. He will be re-evaluated today.
“It’s too early to get any diagnosis yet,” coach Dave Tippett said. “We’ll make sure we do our due diligence and find out what it is, and we’ll probably have more tomorrow.”
