On the Boston Bruins …
Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been cleared to fully participate in practice: “Getting closer…not ruling him out for Saturday.”
Boston Bruins: Coach Cassidy said that Kevan Miller left last night’s game with an upper-body injury. His status could be updated today.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Andrew Gross: Forward Marcus Johansson (concussion) hasn’t started skating yet.
On the New York Rangers …
Jon Lane: Forward Pavel Buchnevich is out with an upper-body injury.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Ken Warren: Forward Bobby Ryan has an apparent hand injury.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
NHL.com: Forward Conor Sheary is listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Jonas Siegel: Coach Mike Babcock said that defensemen Ron Hainsey and Roman Polak should be able to return on Saturday. Babcock also hopes that defenseman Morgan Rielly can return as well.
Luke Fox: Babcock said that Rielly may not need to take part in a full practice before returning.
Kristen Shilton: Forward Nikita Soshnikov has been sent to the AHL on a conditioning stint. They plan may be for him to play three or four games.
