On the Boston Bruins …
NHL: Forward Brad Marchand is suspended for five games for elbowing Devils forward Marcus Johansson.
Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari has an upper-body injury.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Cory Lavalette: Coach Bill Peters that Sebastian Aho is “going in the right direction.” There is a chance that he skates in their pregame today but won’t play.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Aaron Portzline: GM Jarmo Kekalainen can’t comment on the Brandon Dubinsky situation.
Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson gets medical clearance and will play tonight against the Coyotes.
Aaron Portzline: GM Kekalainen said that Nathan Gerbe will be assigned to the AHL. He gives them added depth but mostly will be viewed as a veteran help for their AHL team.
Mark Scheig: The Blue Jackets assigned Tyler Motte to the AHL.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Helene St. James: The Red Wings recalled Dominic Turgeon and assigned David Booth to the AHL.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Bob McKenzie: Word is that Marcus Johansson has his second concussion of the season. He missed the month of November with a concussion.
Bob McKenzie: Johansson also missed 12 games in 2013 with a concussion.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Pens Inside Scoop: Chad Ruhwedel (upper-body) is progressing but hasn’t been cleared for contact.
Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan will meet Matt Murray to see where he’s at after his dad’s passing. They’ve been dealing with him on a day by day basis.