Ducks lose Miller, claim Johnson
Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller sprained his MCL on Sunday. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. They are estimating that he’ll be out for six weeks.
The Ducks claimed goaltender Chad Johnson off waivers.
Klefbom suffers a hand injury
John Shannon: Edmonton Oilers coach Ken Hitchcock on defenseman Oscar Klefbom: “He’s going back to Edmonton for further evaluation. He’s got a hand injury. He’s going to be out weeks, not days”.
Kings lose Doughty and Phaneuf last night
LA Daily News: Los Angles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty left during the first period last night with an upper-body injury.
Defenseman Dion Phaneuf also left last night’s game with an upper-body injury. Phaneuf left in the second period after a collision with Buffalo Sabres Evan Rodrigues.
Kings coach Willie Desjardins said that both Doughty and Phaneuf are day-to-day.
Curtis Zupke: Have heard that Doughty’s injury isn’t believed to be a long-term injury, but this was the preliminary diagnosis.
Blues get two forwards back
Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Loius Blues forward Jaden Schwartz returned to the lineup after missing 11 games.
Forward David Perron returned after missing one game.
Defenseman Joel Edmundson missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day.
Stastny could return tonight
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Vegas Golden Knights forward Paul Stastny has missed the past 29 games with a lower-body injury. Stastny has been skating for two weeks, had his first full practice yesterday, and could return to the lineup as early as tonight.
“He’s close, real close,” Gallant said. “We’ll see how he gets along today and we’ll make a decision tomorrow at some time. There’s a possibility he’s going to play on this trip. We’ll see when he’s ready, when he feels good, but we want to make sure.”
