Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Niklas Kronwall had a good practice yesterday and is hopeful for tonight.
On the Ottawa Senators …
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Erik Karlsson had been hoping to play this weekend, but GM Pierre Dorion said that won’t happen.
When Karlsson is ready to return, they want him to be able to play his usual 25 to 30 minutes a game.
Johnny Oduya could be ready for Saturday night.
On the Montreal Canadiens …
Eric Engels: Defenseman David Schlemko is getting close to returning.