Steve Conroy: Boston Bruins defenseman David Krejci missed last night’s game. Coach Jim Montgomery said that if it were the playoffs, he’d be playing.
- Boston Hockey Now: Krejci has a lower-body injury.
Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin is back skating on his own and the Sabres are hopeful to have him back practicing in the upcoming days.
Charlie Roumeliotis: Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson returned to the lineup last night from his ankle injury after missing the past 20 games.
Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings have placed defenseman Robert Hagg on the IR retroactive to December 8th.
David Dwork: Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe missed last night’s game with a non-COVID illness.
Montreal Canadiens: Forward Cole Caufield will be traveling with the team to Ottawa and it’s expected that he will be able to play tonight.
Andrew Gross: New York Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri and Anthony Beauvillier took part in their morning skate.
Chris Krenn: Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that forward Vladislav Namestnikov is day-to-day.
Samantha Pell: Washington Capitals forward Lars Eller left yesterday’s morning skate before it had started.
