On the Los Angeles Kings …
Josh Cooper: Coach Darryl Sutter said that Marian Gaborik isn’t available, but didn’t indicate for how long.
On the Anaheim Ducks …
Curtis Zupke: GM Bob Murray with updates: Rickard Rakell is probable for some point in the series. David Perron is also probable. Kevin Bieksa is behind Rakell and Perron. Brandon Pirri is not skating and is a little ways away. Clayton Stoner is bother by something and is to be evaluated.
On the New York Rangers …
Dan Rosen: There is a chance that Ryan McDonagh could be able to play during their first round at some point.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Bryan Burns: Tyler Johnson said he would wait to see how he feels today before deciding whether he will be able to go in Game 1.
Erik Erlendsson: Johnson practiced with Alex Killorn and Nikita Kucherov.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Jonathan Bombulie: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Marc-Andre Fleury is day-to-day. Olli Maatta is a game-time decision.
Chris Johnston: Fleury said that he hasn’t suffered any setbacks during this concussion.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Alex Goligoski was sick and didn’t practice yesterday.
Mike Heika: Brett Ritchie has a lower-body injury. Coach Lindy Ruff said that he’s skating on his own and is close to being able to return to practice.
On the St. Louis Blues …
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: David Backes and Troy Brouwer practiced yesterday and are able to go for Game 1.
On the Washington Capitals …
Ben Raby: Jay Beagle is expected to be in the lineup for Game 1.
On the Florida Panthers …
George Richards: Vincent Trocheck is still in a walking boot.
On the New York Islanders …
Brian Compton: Defenseman Travis Hamonic said that he “feels fine.” It’s up to the coaches if he’ll be in the lineup for Game 1.
Peter Botte: Coach Jack Capuano confirms that Jaroslav Halak won’t play during this series. Sounding like Hamonic will try to go in Game 1.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Carolina Hurricanes: Defenseman James Wisniewski should be cleared 100 percent soon.
