NHL Injury Updates
Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo missed yesterday’s game.
Calgary Flames: Flames forward Sam Bennett missed yesterday’s game with an upper-body injury.
Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: New York Rangers forward Mika Zibanejad has been out with an upper-body injury since October 27th.
He might be able to return on Wednesday for their game against the Washington Capitals.
Pens Inside Scoop: Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist practiced yesterday in a no-contact jersey. He has missed the past six games with a lower-body injury.
Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Vancouver Canucks prospect Olli Juolevi is out again. He is dealing with a “lower-body ailment” that is unrelated to the knee injury he had last season.
Canucks GM Jim Benning said there is no timeline for his return.
Pirri clears waivers … Haley and Hunt to waivers
Elliotte Friedman: Vegas Golden Knights forward Brandon Pirri cleared waivers.
The New York Rangers put forward Micheal Haley on waivers yesterday.
The Florida Panthers put forward Dryden Hunt on waivers yesterday.
Sundqvist fined
NHL Player Safety: The NHL has fined St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist $7,392.47 for charging Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson.