NHLPA: Sidney Crosby, Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid received the most votes from the players and are the three finalists for the Ted Lindsey Award.
NHL injury notes
Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on forward Craig Smith practicing yesterday: “He looks a lot better, that’s a good development for us. We weren’t sure, to be honest with you. But he made it through the entire practice…that’s a positive.”
Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes forward Vincent Trocheck was under evaluation yesterday and they didn’t have an update on his status.