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Nathan MacKinnon returning. Jonathan Bernier in concussion protocol
On the Anaheim Ducks …

Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

On the Calgary Flames …

Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice before the team practiced yesterday morning.

On the Colorado Avalanche …

Colorado Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon returned to the lineup.

AJ Haefele: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier is going through concussion protocol.

Adrian Dater: The Avs have recalled goaltender Andrew Hammond.

On the Columbus Blue Jackets …

Brian Hedger: The Blue Jackets activated defenseman Ryan Murray off the IR and he’ll head to the AHL on a conditioning stint. He’s missed the past 34 games and has been out since November 27th.

On the Dallas Stars …

Mark Stepneski: Antoine Roussel skated before practice and remained on the ice briefly when practice started. They will see how he is today. Martin Hanzal was given the day off.

On the New Jersey Devils …

Andrew Gross: Coach John Hynes said that John Quenneville was put on the IR retroactive to last Saturday and that his injury would be two weeks from the time he was injured.

Andrew Gross: The Devils have recalled Blake Pietila from the AHL.

On the Pittsburgh Penguins …

Pittsburgh Penguins: Defenseman Justin Schultz miss last night’s game with an undisclosed injury.

On the San Jose Sharks …

Curtis Pashelka: Tomas Hertl was on the ice yesterday morning and skating with Logan Couture and Kevin Lebanc.

Curtis Pashelka: Sharks assistant coach Rob Zettler said that Hertl will be a game-time decision today. Brent Burns had some general soreness but will be good to go.

On the St. Louis Blues …

Lou Korac: Vince Dunn left the team for personal reasons and will rejoin the them on Monday.

On the Vancouver Canucks …

Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks have reassigned forward Reid Boucher to the AHL.