Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets Elvis Merzlikins is out with a lower-body injury.
Matthews DeFranks: Dallas Stars forward Alexander Radulov missed yesterday’s game with a lower-body injury.
Puck Pedia: The Edmonton Oilers have activated goaltender Mike Smith from the LTIR.
Their LTIR pool has been reduced by $1.5 million and is now at $3.8 million.
Philadelphia Flyers: The Flyers have activated Sean Couturier from the IR.
Chris Pinkert of NHL.com: St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas broke his thumb on Thursday and will be out for four to six weeks.