On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Trevor Daley had surgery on his left knee and will be out for six weeks.
Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that putting Olli Maatta or Trevor Daley on the LTIR isn’t in play. They could be ready to return before the end of the regular season.
Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Justin Schultz felt good yesterday and they will see how he responds.
On the New York Rangers …
Larry Brooks: Defenseman Kevin Klein missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury. He suffered the injury at the morning skate.
On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: Forward Jonathan Drouin missed last night’s game with the flu.
Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said it’s tough new on Ryan Callahan, but at least he can back on the road to recovery, but “it just may not be this season.”
On the New York Islanders …
Shannon Hogan: The Islanders put forward Casey Cizikas on the IR with an upper-body injury retroactive to the 21st.
Shannon Hogan: Coach Doug Weigh said that Cizikas’ injury is not as serious as they first thought. He’ll be out about a month.
On the Washington Capitals …
Tom Gulitti: Coach Barry Trotz said that defenseman Matt Niskanen could be back on the ice today. He’s listed as day-to-day. They might have to call up a defenseman, but it won’t be Tom Gilbert.
Isabelle Khurshaudyan: Trotz said that both Brooks Orpik and Niskanen are questionable for tonight.
On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers said that forward Vincent Trocheck‘s shoulder injury isn’t serious.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Andrew Gross: Forward Pavel Zacha didn’t practice yesterday due to a concussion. They plan for him to skate today, but will not play on Saturday.
