On the Boston Bruins …
Amalie Benjamin: Forward David Backes is a possibility tonight.
Boston Bruins: Forward Jake Debrusk (upper-body) and David Krejci (re-aggravated his upper-body injury) are day-to-day and out tonight.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Joe Yerdon: Defenseman Zach Bogosian could be ready to return by the weekend.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Aaron Portzline: Forward Josh Anderson after colliding heavily with the boards: “It could have been a lot worse than it was. As soon as I saw the boards, I tried to get my arm up as fast as I could, and I think that protected me from getting knocked out. I went arm first, then head, then shoulder.”
Aaron Portzline: Anderson said he didn’t go through concussion protocol.
Brian Hedger: The Blue Jackets recalled defenseman Gabriel Carlsson on emergency recall yesterday.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ted Kulfan: Defenseman Trevor Daley missed last night’s game with a neck injury.
On the New York Islanders …
Brian Compton: Coach Doug Weight said Casey Cizikas‘ injury is day-to-day.
On the New York Rangers …
Jon Lane: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh missed his fourth straight game with an abdominal strain.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Jason Mackey: Goaltender Matt Murray is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day and will be traveling with the team.
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins recalled goaltender Casey DeSmith.
On the Washington Capitals …
Chris Johnston: The Capitals put Aaron Ness on waivers.
Tarik El-Bashir: The Capitals needed to make a roster move so that they could activate defenseman Christian Djoos. Djoos has missed their past six games.