Dave Vest: Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Galchenyuk missed his second consecutive game with a lower-body injury.
Hutton returns
Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton returned after missing one game with an upper-body injury.
Smith’s injury not serious
Eric Francis: A source is saying that Mike Smith‘s injury is “not serious” but they might need to recall someone.
Anderson returns
Jeff Svoboda: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson returned to the lineup last night.