Mark Kastelic of the Boston Bruins is expected to return for Thursday's game after missing the last match. Meanwhile, Buffalo Sabres forwards Jordan Greenway and Alex Tuch did not participate in practice.
Injuries are affecting several teams: Colorado Avalanche's Devon Toews is playing through an injury, while Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine has returned to the ice. The New York Islanders' Mike Reilly will undergo heart surgery, and Philadelphia Flyers' Samuel Ersson has been placed on IR.
Other updates include Toronto Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok out for a month, and Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is being evaluated for a leg injury.
