Michael Russo: Wild’s Darcy Kuemper will start in Iowa today then be recalled, joining the Wild for their road trip.
David Pollak: Sharks Thomas Hertl didn’t return for the third period after colliding with Senators Clarke MacArthur as he was “under evaluation.” Sharks coach Todd McLellan said that Hertl was held out more as a precaution than anything else, and could play in St. Louis on Tuesday night.
Tom Gulitti: Devils Ryan Carter and his upper-body injury did not practice yesterday.
Eric Stephens: Ducks Dustin Penner didn’t skate yesterday and is doubtful for today.