Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Lightning and Leafs

Marcus Johansson
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …

Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL

On the Detroit Red Wings …

NHL Player Safety: Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was fined $5,000 for spearing Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield.

On the Montreal Canadiens …

Pierre LeBrun: Was told that defenseman Shea Weber initially injured his foot blocking a shot on opening night against the Sabres.

On the New York Islanders …

Arthur Staple: Coach Doug Weight said they might be getting better news than what they were expecting on Calvin de Haan, but adds the “doctors evaluating pictures and making decisions on how to proceed. But he’s out.”

On the New York Rangers …

Larry Brooks: Forward Mika Zibanejad returns to the lineup after being out with a concussion.

On the New Jersey Devils …

Andrew Gross: Forward Marcus Johansson said that he’s hoping to return against the Rangers.

On the Tampa Bay Lightning …

Bryan Burns: Both Tyler Johnson and Jake Dotchin missed last night’s game because of the flu.

On the Toronto Maple Leafs …

Chris Johnston: Forward Auston Matthews skated for the third consecutive day yesterday.

 

 

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