Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races
Matt Murray is ready to return to the lineup.
On the Boston Bruins …

Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh.

Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night’s game and is day-to-day. Chara won’t be in the lineup tomorrow.

Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury.

Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Defenseman Adam McQuaid left last night’s game in the third period.

On the Buffalo Sabres …

Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled forward Justin Bailey.

On the Carolina Hurricanes …

Hurricane PR: Defenseman Noah Hanifin has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely.

Cory Lavalette: The Hurricanes recalled forward Valentin Zykov.

On the Montreal Canadiens …

Eric Engels: Goaltender Carey Price dressed last night and will probably start at some point this week.

On the Philadelphia Flyers …

Philadelphia Flyers: Forward Michael Raffl will miss two weeks with an upper-body injury.

On the Pittsburgh Penguins …

Jason Mackey: The Penguins have reassigned goaltender Tristan Jarry.

Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Goaltender Matt Murray could start tonight for the Penguins tonight. He’s missed the past nine games with a concussion.

On the Toronto Maple Leafs …

Kristen Shilton: Everyone is traveling with the Maple Leafs, but not all are ready yet.

Frederik Andersen: Not sure he’s ready
Auston Matthews: Not ready
Leo Komarov: Not ready
Nikita Zaitsev: Not ready

Kristen Shilton: Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev was back practicing yesterday. He’s been about out for close to two weeks with an illness.

Kristen Shilton: Goaltender Garret Sparks has been reassigned to the AHL.