On the Boston Bruins …
Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari suffered an upper-body injury on Monday and missed practice yesterday. The Bruins are hopeful that he’ll be able to play tonight.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Brian Hedger: The Blue Jackets recalled goaltender Joonas Korpisalo.
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ted Kulfan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm won’t play on Saturday due to lower-body injuries. Tests showed no structural damage for either, but there is no timetable for their return.
On the New Jersey Devils …
Chris Ryan: Goaltender Cory Schneider missed last night’s game with an illness. The Devils recalled goaltender Ken Appleby and reassigned defenseman Steven Santini to the AHL.
Andrew Gross: Appleby was a regular recall and not on an emergency basis. If they activate defenseman Mirco Mueller off the IR on Thursday, will be an easy transaction.
On the New York Islanders …
New York Islanders: Forward Shane Prince didn’t return for the third period due to an upper-body injury.
On the New York Rangers …
New York Rangers: Defenseman Marc Staal left last night’s games early with a lower-body injury.
On the Philadelphia Flyers …
Jordan Hall: Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere returned to the lineup after being out with an illness.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Sam Werner: Coach Mike Sullivan had no update on goaltender Matt Murray. Sullivan added that it will be day-to-day for Murray.
On the Toronto Maple Leafs …
Kristen Shilton: Forward Nikita Soshnikov took part in the Leafs morning skate yesterday. It was the first time on the ice with the team since he was put on the IR last month. When he’s ready to be activated, the Leafs will need to make a roster move.
Chris Johnston: Mike Babcock said they are hopeful that they can send Soshnikov to the AHL on a conditioning stint.
