Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet said Tyler Pitlick is close to returning and could be in the lineup Friday or Sunday
Peter Baugh: Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said that defenseman Bowen Byram (upper-body) is skating and progressing but still not ready to return.
Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella said on 97.1 The Fan that forward Boone Jenner is out of the rest of the season with a broken finger.
Jenner was hit by a Patrik Laine shot Tuesday night.