Andrew Gross: Rangers Alain Vigneault said that Ryan McDonagh will skate on his own today, and will take the morning skate on Saturday before determining if he’ll play on Saturday.
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues David Backes had a boot on his foot yesterday. Ken Hitchcock: “He is going to be out for potentially three games and then play.”
Tony Marinaro: Canadiens Alex Galchenyuk won’t be ready for the start of the playoffs and could miss round one.
Ken Wiebe: The Jets have shut down Andrew Ladd down for the season with an elbow injury.
Jamie Erdahl: Bruins Chris Kelly is day-to-day with a back injury.
Arthur Staple: Islanders coach Jack Capuano said that none of their injured players will play again this season, “No need to rush anyone back. The standings won’t change.”
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Pending medical approval, the Sharks are expecting Tomas Hertl to return to the lineup for the start of the playoffs.
