- John Shannon: Ilya Bryzgalov’s deal with the Oilers is for one-year, $1.75 million.
- Stephen Whyno: The Capitals sign Jason Chimera to a two-year contract extension.
- Wayne Scanlan: Robin Lehner will start in net for the Senators.
- Scott Powers: Cory Crawford will start in net for the Blackhawks. Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn’t say if Nikolai Khabibulin would start on Sunday.