On the Tampa Bay Lightning …
Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman remained on the ice after the team finished practice yesterday. No official word from the team, but him working out is definitely encouraging.
Joe Smith: Victor Hedman was given a body maintenance day yesterday.
On the Buffalo Sabres …
Bill Hoppe of the Olean Times Herald: Forward Ryan O’Reilly didn’t practice or skate yesterday at all. He’s missed the past three games with a mid-body injury and is doubtful for tonight.
Defensemen Dmitry Kulikov is “in a day-to-day, two days timeframe” according to coach Dan Bylsma. A lower-back issue has flared up again.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Ken Warren: Coach Guy Boucher said that Mike Hoffman, Bobby Ryan and Chris Neil are day-to-day.
Dean Brown: None of Hoffman, Ryan and Neil were at practice yesterday.
On the Florida Panthers …
Harvey Fialkov: Coach Gerard Gallant said that Nick Bjugstad is also sick and hasn’t been cleared by doctors to return yet. Will likely see him on Tuesday.
Florida Panthers: The Panthers put defenseman Alex Petrovic on the IR and recalled Jakub Kindl
On the Detroit Red Wings …
Ansar Khan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that Tomas Jurco will need another week of practicing before they will send him to the AHL on a conditioning stint.
On the Pittsburgh Penguins …
Pens Inside Scoop: Forward Chris Kunitz is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He was on the ice yesterday morning.
On the Washington Capitals …
JJ Regan: Coach Barry Trotz didn’t give any updates on TJ Oshie, Lars Eller and Andre Burakovsky. All three left early in last night’s game. Trotz said that all three would be evaluated today.
