Craig Morgan: Goaltender Darcy Kuemper practiced yesterday and if all goes well he could return on tonight.
Craig Morgan: GM John Chayka said that defenseman Jakob Chychrun is listed as week-to-week
On the Carolina Hurricanes
Michael Smith: Coach Rod Brind’Amour said injuries to defenseman Brett Pesce, Petr Mrazek and James Reimer are not “short term.”
On the Columbus Blue Jackets
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins and forward Riley Nash didn’t travel with the team to Minnesota.