NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Canucks, Coyotes, Stars, Rangers and Ducks
David Backes
On the Boston Bruins …

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: David Backes will be out for at least the next couple games, with a couple weeks more likely. Backes had his olecranon brusa removed from his elbow yesterday. The Bruins will update his situation after the weekend.

On the Pittsburgh Penguins …

Pens Inside Scoop: Kris Letang is still day-to-day according to coach Mike Sullivan.

Jason Mackey: Letang practiced yesterday and wasn’t wearing a no-contact jersey.

Jason Mackey: Conor Sheary will be out another week with an eye injury.

On the Vancouver Canucks …

Ben Kuzma: Defenseman Chris Tanev was seen with a walking boot on his right foot.

On the Arizona Coyotes …

Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they won’t know more about Mike Smith’s injury and how he’s doing until they return to Arizona. He hasn’t started skating yet.

On the Dallas Stars …

Mark Stepneski: Jason Spezza is doubtful for tonight. Jiri Hudler is not ready to return.

Mark Stepneski: Patrick Sharp hasn’t started skating yet due to his concussion-like symptoms. He was on the ice shooting pucks yesterday.

On the New York Rangers …

Brett Cyrgalis: Alain Vigneault said that Pavel Buchnevich should be ready to go on Friday and that Chris Kreider is still day-to-day.

Steve Zipay: Josh Jooris is likely headed to the IR with a separated shoulder.

Steve Zipay: Dan Girardi was hit in the face and went through concussion protocol. The Rangers hope the hit will be looked at by the league.

On the Anaheim Ducks …

Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier is day-to-day and they’ve recalled Dustin Tokarski.

MyRegularFace:  Ryan Getzlaf missed last night game. When the injury could have occurred.