Cassidy on Johansson
Mike Morreale: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy on forward Marcus Johansson and his lung contusion: “He skated with a few of the injured guys today and will join us tomorrow (in Florida) to skate some more. I suspect he should be ready by next week at some point.”
Bennett leaves early
Pat Steinberg: Calgary Flames forward Sam Bennett left last night’s game early with an upper-body injury.
No update on Rantanen
Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar didn’t have any update on forward Mikko Rantanen after the game last night.
Bobrovsky nicked up
Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky missed last night’s game, with coach John Tortorello saying “he’s nicked.”
Eberle’s upper-body issue
Andrew Gross: New York Islanders forward Jordan Eberle said that he suffered his upper-body issue in the second period on Tuesday. The Islanders were already down two forwards during that game and Eberle didn’t feel comfortable saying that he couldn’t continue.
Rangers could shut down Fast
Rick Carpiniello: New York Rangers coach David Quinn said that Jesper Fast (upper-body) could be shut down for the year. A final decision hasn’t been made yet.
Both Chris Kreider and Marc Staal are dealing with new lower-body injuries.
Tierney ill
Bruce Garrioch: Ottawa Senators forward Chris Tierney missed last night’s game with the flu.
Maatta progressing
Pens Inside Scoop: Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta practiced in a regular jersey yesterday. He is progressing but hasn’t been cleared to return just yet.
Couture with the flu
Kevin Kurz: San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture missed last night’s game with the flu.
Ailing Knights
Jesse Granger: Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on forward Max Pacioretty after last night’s game: “The trainer told me he was done for the night. I should know more tomorrow.”
Ben Gotz: Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is “getting better” according to coach Gerald Gallant but is still day-to-day.
Jesse Granger: Golden Knights forward William Carrier is getting close to be able to return.
