Western Conference News: Ducks, Avs, Kings, Wild, Canucks, and Jets
The Anaheim Ducks put John Gibson on the IR
On the Anaheim Ducks ….

Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Goaltender John Gibson skated on Monday for the first time since he left last week’s game against the Bruins with a lower-body injury. The Ducks put Gibson on the IR retroactive to last Tuesday. Gibson didn’t skate on Tuesday. It’s still possible that he could return on Friday.

Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have recalled Nic Kerdiles from the AHL.

On the Colorado Avalanche …

Colorado Avalanche: Mikko Rantanen missed last night’s game

On the Los Angeles Kings …

Curtis Zupke: Defenseman Alec Martinez‘s status for tonight isn’t clear yet according to coach John Stevens.

On the Minnesota Wild …

Michael Russo: Coach Bruce Boudreau said that defenseman Jonas Brodin has an upper-body injury. Boudreau said that Nate Prosser is okay. He had an ice pack on his knee after blocking a shot, but he’s walking it off.

On the Vancouver Canucks …

Vancouver Canucks: Forward Sam Gagner and Ben Hutton returned to the lineup last night.

On the Winnipeg Jets …

Ken Wiebe: Coach Paul Maurice said that forward Mark Scheifele is still on track to return on Friday.