Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Martinook left last night’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury.
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour after the game on Martinook’s injury: “That one is going to be questionable. He looked pretty rough in .â€
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta was able to backup last night.
Dennis Bernstein: Los Angeles Kings forward Viktor Arvidsson missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury.
Brooks Bratten: Nashville Predators coach John Hynes said that goaltender Juuse Saros “will not be in†for Game 3 tonight. He’s still out with a lower-body injury,
Mollie Walker: New York Rangers coach Gerard Gallant said that forward Barclay Goodrow likely won’t play in any more first-round games due to a lower-body injury.
- Mollie Walker: Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba on losing Goodrow for the series: “It’s not like he’s gone, he’s here today. He’s still around. He’s a big part of what we do. His attitude, his energy is still around the rink. But next guy up and hopefully he gets back as soon as he can.â€
Mollie Walker: Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren will be a game-time decision today.
Mollie Walker: Rangers forward Tyler Motte has started skating.
Pittsburgh Penguins: Goaltender Casey DeSmith had core muscle surgery yesterday morning and will be out for the remainder of the playoffs.
Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Forward Rickard Rakell skated yesterday morning and is day-to-day.
Goaltender Tristan Jarry continues to rehab and wasn’t on the ice yesterday.
Chris Pinkert: St. Louis Blues defenseman Torey Krug left last night’s game in the first period with a lower-body injury.
The Blues are already without defenseman Nick Leddy (upper-body) and Robert Bortuzzo (upper-body).
