No timetable for Fowler and Gibson returns
Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler doesn’t have a timetable on his return. He has four plates on the right side of his face that he expects will be there permanently. Fowler said his vision is fine.
Eric Stephens: Ducks goaltender John Gibson returned to the lineup yesterday.
Carrick close to returning
Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars defenseman Connor Carrick is getting close to returning.
Phaneuf activated
LA Kings: The Kings have activated defenseman Dion Phaneuf off the IR yesterday. He had missed six games with an upper-body injury.
Seeler out with an upper-body injury
Minnesota Wild: Defenseman Nick Seeler missed yesterday’s game with an upper-body injury.
Turris in a walking boot
Robby Stanley: Nashville Predators forward Kyle Turris left the arena with a walking boot on his left foot.
Byfuglien update should come today
Ken Wiebe: Looking like Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien could have a left ankle injury.
Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets coach Paul Maurice said they will know more on Byfuglien’s injury today.
“Obviously, he’s a tough guy so when you see that happening it’s not good, but hopefully he’ll be fine,” said Jets forward Mathieu Perreault. “I’m not sure yet what’s going on, but we hope for the best.”
Looks like Byfuglien essentially rolled his ankle when hit by Kunin, edge caught pic.twitter.com/FRytVBFzhZ
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) December 29, 2018