NHL: Forward Brad Marchand is suspended for five games for elbowing Devils forward Marcus Johansson.
Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari has an upper-body injury.
On the Carolina Hurricanes …
Cory Lavalette: Coach Bill Peters that Sebastian Aho is “going in the right direction.” There is a chance that he skates in their pregame today but won’t play.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson gets medical clearance and will play tonight against the Coyotes.