On the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils …
Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Source is saying that the NHL Department of Player Safety will review Brad Marchand‘s elbow to the head of Devils forward Marcus Johansson. There was a not a penalty on the play.
Oh boy… Brad Marchand (accidentally, they say) elbows Marcus Johansson in the face, MoJo straight to the locker room…
Does NOT look good on replay. pic.twitter.com/VCcIgcQjZ2
— NHL Daily 365 (@NHLDaily365) January 24, 2018
On the Buffalo Sabres …
John Vogl: Defenseman Nathan Beaulieu has returned to Buffalo with concussion symptoms.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes activated defenseman Brett Pesce from the IR.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Brandon Dubinsky has returned to Columbus to deal with personal issues. According to sources, the issues have affected his season and could threaten his career. The team would only say he’s out indefinitely. Dubinsky’s agent said he wasn’t sent home from Vegas for disciplinary reasons. There isn’t a police report with his name on it.
“He was sent home for medical diagnosis,” Overhardt said. “He’s had several injuries this season. The club and my client decided that this was best. There are several issues we’ve been dealing with behind the scenes to get him healthy.”
George Richards: Forward Cam Atkinson is getting close to returning to the lineup.
Brian Hedger: The Blue Jackets have signed forward Nathan Gerbe. He last played in the NHL in 2015-16 with the Hurricanes.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ansar Khan: The Red Wings have assigned Joe Hicketts and Dominic Turgeon
On the Florida Panthers …
Fox Sports Florida: Goaltender James Riemer leaves early after trying to make a save.
.@FlaPanthers goalie James Reimer has to be helped off the ice early in the first period when he fell the ice after trying to make a save. #FlaPanthers pic.twitter.com/w60sq9X6Vo
— FOX Sports Florida (@FOXSportsFL) January 24, 2018
On the New Jersey Devils …
Andrew Gross: The Devils didn’t give an injury update after the game on Marcus Johansson.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Ottawa Senators: The Sens recalled forward Max McCormick from the AHL.
John Shannon: The Senators and NCC are expected to make an announcement on Thursday about a land agreement on LeBreton Flats. A small step in the right direction for a potential new arena.