Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is still not practicing.
Walt Ruff: Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed practice due to an illness. Defenseman K’Andre Miller and goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (undisclosed) were not on the ice.
NHL: Hurricanes forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi was placed on IR retroactive to November 14 with a lower-body injury.
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Jeff Svoboda: Columbus Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason said he expects defenseman Zach Werenski to skate this morning and see where he stands. He was “working on some things yesterday. Forwards Kirill Marchenko and forward Mathieu Olivier were at the doctors yesterday. Forward Sean Monahan was on maintenance day, “but he’s also dealing with some things.” Forward Boone Jenner and defenseman Erik Gudbranson are skating and making progress.
Tom Gazzola: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is expected to return to the lineup this weekend. Striker Kasperi Kapanen is almost ready to return.
Gerry Moddejonge: Oilers forward Trent Frederic left last night’s game in the third period after blocking a shot. There was no post-game update.
Amanda Stein: New Jersey Devils forward Evgenii Dadonov is questionable for tonight’s game. He suffered an injury on Monday evening and was no better yesterday.
Stephen Rosner: New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau (upper body) has not started skating since suffering his injury. Forward Casey Cizikas had a maintenance day yesterday, but should be good for tonight.
Peter Baugh: New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick was placed on IR with a lower-body injury. Quick skated alone yesterday. Defenseman Will Borgen and forward JT Miller practiced in a non-contact jersey.
TSN: Ottawa Senators Brady Tkachuk said he will return to the lineup on Friday.
Seth Rorabaugh: Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Noel Acciari, Justin Brazeau and Filip Hallander skated before practice. All three are on IR.
Pens in spoon: Penguins forward Bryan Rust missed practice due to an illness.
Curtis Pashelka: San Jose Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli did not practice yesterday.
Stephen Rosner: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg is still on IR. His return seems imminent.
Eduardo A. Encina: Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point and defenseman Erik Cernak were not on the ice yesterday. Defenders Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh have still not joined the main group during training.
NHL: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said Cernak (undisclosed) will miss a “significant” amount of time. According to Cooper, it is “unpredictable” to return tonight.
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Terry Koshan: Toronto Maple Leafs forwards Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nicolas Roy participated as extras in their pre-practice drills.
- NHL: All three travel with the team on their five-game road trip. Coach Craig Berube yesterday: “It’s good that they got there and completed training and went through all the drills. So yeah, that’s where they are now. So that means yeah, maybe.”
Kelly Moore: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk skated alone for practice.
Winnipeg Jets PR; Goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck was placed on IR retroactive to November 19.
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