On the Boston Bruins …
Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night’s game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie.
Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: “It’s upper-body, he’ll miss some time.” Cassidy didn’t give an update on David Backes.
Joe Haggerty: Bjork left last night’s game early with an upper-body injury. It looked like his left shoulder.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Steve Gorten: Coach John Tortorella on injured defenseman Ryan Murray: “We still have Murr out. I’m not sure when that is ever going to come to fruition as far as him playing.”
Mark Scheig: The Blue Jackets activated forward Brandon Dubinsky and reassigned Zac Dalpe.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said that Trevor Daley, Darren Helm, and Justin Abdelkader are all expected to play tonight.
Ansar Khan: Daley said he’s ready to return to the lineup. Helm said that he’ll likely play but would know for sure after their morning skate today.
On the New York Islanders …
Andy Graziano: The Islanders activated forward Casey Cizikas off the IR.
On the New York Rangers …
Matt Calamia: The Rangers recalled forward Peter Holland and defenseman Tony DeAngelo.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: Defenseman Victor Hedman returned to the Lightning’s lineup last night.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
James Mirtle: Coach Mike Babcock hinted that defenseman Nikita Zaitsev could be ready to return to the lineup tonight.