Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff mentioned that Zach Benson could play in tonight's game. Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell provided an update on Kent Johnson's recovery from a shoulder injury, indicating progress but no set return date.
Detroit Red Wings coach confirmed Tyler Motte's availability for Wednesday after an upper-body injury. Meanwhile, New Jersey Devils' Nathan Bastian will be sidelined for weeks due to a jaw injury.
New York Islanders' Alexander Romanov and Mike Reilly are day-to-day, while Ottawa Senators' Artem Zub may return soon after missing games due to a concussion. Philadelphia Flyers' Sam Ersson and Cam York missed practice, with uncertainty about Ersson's travel.
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan announced that Matt Nieto and Bryan Rust will join the team on their road trip. Lastly, the Tampa Bay Lightning had no updates on Brayden Point's status after he exited a recent game early.
