On the Buffalo Sabres …
Mike Harrington: “For everyone saying don’t bother with Eichel, I repeat what I said from day injury happened: If he can get back with 8-10 games left, he’s playing. They’re not sitting him healthy for that many. Especially with #Leafs games left.”
Jourdon LaBarber of Sabres.com: Defenseman Marco Scandella was back on the ice yesterday after missing most of Friday’s game after taking a big hit into the boards by Nick Bjugstad. Scandella suffered a lower-body injury. It’s not known if he’ll be in the lineup, but he’s hoping so.
On the Minnesota Wild …
Michael Russo: Coach Bruce Boudreau said they’ll know more about Luke Kunin‘s injury today.
On the Nashville Predators …
Adam Vingan: Defenseman Roman Josi has an upper-body injury and is day-to-day.
On the New York Islanders …
Cory Wright: Forward Nikolay Kulemin practiced yesterday with teammates in Vancouver.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
Philadelphia Flyers: Defenseman Andrew MacDonald missed yesterday’s game with a lower-body injury. He’s listed as day-to-day.
On the Vancouver Canucks …
Vancouver Canucks: Coach Travis Green confirms that forward Sven Baertschi has a separated shoulder and is likely finished for the year.
On the Winnipeg Jets …
Brian Munz: The Jets held an optional skate yesterday. Jacob Trouba, Adam Lowry, and Shawn Matthias were all on the ice in no-contact jerseys.
Eastern Conference Playoff Race (Games Ending 3/4) pic.twitter.com/FAlLSTJy9N
— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) March 5, 2018
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— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) March 5, 2018
