Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta and forward Tyler Pitlick are progressing faster than they originally thought according to coach Rick Tocchet. Both players could join the team on their road trip.
Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo left Thursday’s game in the first period with an upper-body injury. Carlo had just returned from a concussion.
Calgary Flames: Forward Mikael Backlund missed last night’s game and is day-to-day.
Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said that forward Teuvo Teravainen skated yesterday.