Western Conference News: Kings, Blues, Sharks, Golden Knights, and Jets
Joe Thornton left last night's game with a right-knee injury.
On the Los Angeles Kings …

Jon Rosen: Defenseman Derek Forbort suffered an upper-body injury last night.

On the St. Louis Blues …

Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Forward Jaden Schwartz is nearing a return from a broken foot that has kept him out of the lineup for over six weeks. He’s been practicing with the team since Sunday.

“Just want to make sure he feels comfortable,” Yeo said. “Medically, he’s cleared and he’s ready. And obviously, it’s just a matter of making sure conditioning-wise and timing-wise that when he gets in he feels ready.”

The Blues have been under .500 without Schwartz in the lineup.

On the San Jose Sharks …

Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: Forward Joe Thornton left last night’s game with an apparent right-knee injury. Thornton had offseason left-knee surgery.

On the Vegas Golden Knights …

SinBin.Vegas: The Golden Knights activated goaltender Oscar Dansk from the IR.

On the Winnipeg Jets …

Brian Munz: Coach Paul Maurice doesn’t think Adam Lowry will be able to return until after the All-Star break.