Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Rangers, Wings, Canes, Habs and Lightning
Justin Faulk of the Carolina Hurricanes and Steven Stamkos of the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres …

Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Coach Dan Bylsma said that center Johan Larsson had surgery on his dislocated elbow and wrist and is out indefinitely. Larson sent a text to a Swedish newspaper saying that he’s done for the season.

Defenseman Josh Gorges practiced yesterday and could be in the lineup tonight. He left Saturday’s game early with a hip pointer.

Forward Tyler Ennis is expected to return in seven to 10 days.

Defenseman Dmitry Kulikov visited with doctors again yesterday.

On the New Jersey Devils …

Chris Ryan: Looking like Jacob Josefson won’t travel with the team. Looks like Travis Zajac is traveling.

Chris Ryan: There is no clear timetable on defenseman John Moore.

On the New York Rangers …

Steve Zipay: Pavel Buchnevich said yesterday that he hasn’t “skated for so long.” He’s missed 25 games, so game conditioning is an issue.

Steve Zipay: Rick Nash could be ready to return on Saturday. Coach Alain Vigneault: “When he tells me he’s ready, he’s in.”

On the Detroit Red Wings …

Ansar Khan: GM Ken Holland said that Justin Abdelkader is a week to two 1/2 weeks away. Mike Green could be ready after their road trip. Darren Helm is a still a couple weeks away.

On the Carolina Hurricanes …

Chip Alexander: Coach Bill Peters said that Elias Lindholm is “close” to returning. Justin Faulk could return by the end of the week.

Chip Alexander: Teuvo Teravainen was sick yesterday and missed practice.

On the Montreal Canadiens …

Amanda Stein: Forward Andrew Shaw won’t travel with the team. He’s out with a concussion.

On the Tampa Bay Lightning …

Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Ryan Callahan is close to returning, and it could happen tonight.

“He’s definitely day-to-day now,” coach Jon Cooper said. “And that day-to-day can turn into him playing (Tuesday).”

Brian Boyle is doubtful for tonight with a lower-body injury.

Steven Stamkos is waking without crutches and was on the stationary bike yesterday. His four month recovery puts his return around mid-March.

Cedric Paquette is out tonight.

Brayden Point is out four to six weeks. He has a cast on his right hand/wrist area.