Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Rangers, Sens, Leafs, and Playoff Races
Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy are skating back in Boston
On the Boston Bruins …

Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy are skating back in Boston. Forward David Backes is working out and isn’t that for off according to Cassidy.

Jessi Pierce: Rick Nash hasn’t started skating yet and there isn’t a timetable for his return.

On the Buffalo Sabres …

Mike Harrington: The Sabres have signed defenseman Will Borgen to an entry-level contract. Borgen also signed an ATO.

On the Carolina Hurricanes …

Cory Lavalette: The Hurricanes have recalled Warren Foegele from the AHL.

On the New York Rangers …

Dan Rosen: The Rangers have recalled 2017 first-round picks Lias Andersson and Filip Chytil. Both are expected to be in the lineup tonight.

On the Ottawa Senators …

Ken Warren: Defenseman Erik Karlsson won’t travel with the team to Carolina.

TSN 1200: Forward Marian Gaborik won’t play tonight because of a nagging injury.

On the Toronto Maple Leafs …

Lance Hornby: Forward Leo Komarov was practicing on his own yesterday and told coach Mike Babcock that he feels ready to go. Babcock will talk with their medical staff. Babcock has hinted that he may want to see Komarov in a practice first.