Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Islanders, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Playoff Races
Auston Matthews said he's ready to return to the lineup.
On the Goalie Interference ruling …

Dan Rosen: “The NHLPA announces it has approved the rule change recommended by the GMs today to give final authority on video review for goalie interference to the Situation Room in Toronto. It now needs unanimous BOG approval to become official.

Dan Rosen: “To be clear on this, approval came from the NHLPA Executive Board and the NHL/NHLPA Competition Committee. Unanimous apAdd Newproval from BOG is final hurdle. It is expected.”

On the Boston Bruins …

Boston Bruins: Defenseman Torey Krug missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury and is listed day-to-day.

Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins have signed defenseman Wiley Sherman to a two-year entry-level contract that kicks in next season. He signed an ATO for the remainder of this season.

On the New York Islanders …

Cory Wright: Defenseman Scott Mayfield practiced yesterday with teammates. He’s been out since February 5th. Cal Clutterbuck, Alan Quine, and Thomas Greiss were also on the ice for practice.

Arthur Staple: The Islanders have signed forward Otto Koivula to a three-year entry-level deal.

On the Ottawa Senators …

Sens Communications: Goaltender prospect Filip Gustavsson is heading to North America and they are hopeful that he could be in Belleville as early as Friday.

Ken Warren: The Senators have re-assigned forward Jim O’Brien, which is a good sign that Ryan Dzingel will be in the lineup tonight.

On the Tampa Bay Lightning …

NHL Player Safety: Forward Steven Stamkos was fined $5,000 for his dangerous trip on Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly.

Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said that forward Ryan Callahan was feeling okay yesterday but they are still evaluating him and he’s not traveling with the team.

On the Toronto Maple Leafs …

Mark Masters: Forward Auston Matthews said that he’s good to return to the lineup tonight.

Eastern Conference Playoff Race …