Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau says he will be activated from IR when he is ready, but he is not quite there yet. The Ducks will continue to roll with Jonas Hiller and Frederik Andersen.
Backstrom was injured on Wednesday in a collision with Nazem Kadri. It is unlikely that Backstrom will suit up tomorrow. The nature and severity of the injury has not been released.
Getzlaf will miss his third straight game and the Ducks could also be without Corey Perry who is battling the flu. The Ducks won't skate tomorrow because of the back-to-back but Getzlaf will likely give a go in the morning.
Smith skated on the Red Wings extra pair this morning suggesting he will not be in the lineup tomorrow. Smith has missed the last four games after being injured on November 2. He has one assist and a minus-7 rating in 11 games.
Ericsson was back at practice today paired with his usual partner Niklas Kronwall. He missed the last 10 games after being injured on October 19. Ericsson has one goal and two assists in nine games.
Getzlaf missed the last two games but could return tonight vs. Tampa Bay. This is the first time he has skated with the team since getting injured on last Friday. Monitor his status following the morning skate.
Ryan Getzlaf missed the last two games and could be out again tonight, so if Perry can't go the Ducks will be without their two leading scorers. Consider him a game-time decision.
Bobrovsky gave up four goals on 34 shots in an overtime loss to the Capitals on Tuesday. Bobrovsky has lost four of his last five starts and will be in tough tonight when Columbus takes on the Bruins. He catches a break as he faces Chad Johnson opposed to Tuukka Rask.
Beck had no points and a minus-1 rating in two games with the Predators. He returns to the AHL where he has three goals and five points in eight games.
Forsberg posted six points (1G / 5A) during a four-game stint with Milwaukee, reaching the scoresheet in each game. He started the season with Nashville, amassing five points (1G / 4A) in 11 games, including an assist in his most recent contest, a 6-4 victory over Colorado on November 6. The Predators have posted an 8-2-1 record with the Swede in the lineup in 2013-14.
Johnson gave up three goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Islanders on November 2. In two starts he is 1-1-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .900 SV%. Johnson has a great matchup tonight when the Bruins host a Blue Jackets team who have lost six out of their last seven.
Bishop continued to stand on his head on Tuesday, he stopped 28 of 29 shots and all three shooters in the shootout in a 2-1 win over the Habs. He has won five straight starts while posting a 1.36 GAA and .955 SV%, but Bishop will be in tough tonight with the first place Ducks in town.
Tavares missed Wednesday's practice after suffering an injury on Tuesday. JT will suit up tonight vs. the Kings riding a three game point streak - he has eight goals and 22 points in 19 games.
Vanek skated by himself on Wednesday and skated with the team this morning, but will not play. It will be the third straight game Vanek has missed after being injured in the first period on Saturday. He will target a return on Saturday vs. the Red Wings.
Poulin stopped 32 of 33 shots in a 3-1 win over the Predators on Tuesday. Tonight will be his third straight start with Evgeni Nabokov struggling. He has won two of his last four starts with a 1.76 GAA and .939 SV%. Tonight he faces the Kings and their backup goalie Ben Scrivens. Poulin could be worth an add as he continues to see crease time over Nabby.
Backstrom tried to play after the hit, but then pulled himself from the game during a TV timeout. Josh Harding replaced him, who didn't start because he was under the weather. An update on Backstrom's status should be released today.
Salo was injured on Monday and missed Tuesday's game in Montreal. He is doubtful to suit up tonight vs. Anaheim.
Green is day-to-day and could miss Friday's game in Detroit. Monitor his status during tomorrow's gameday skate.
Johnson gave up three goals on 34 shots in a loss to the Islanders on November 2. In two starts he is 1-1-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .900 SV%. Johnson has a great matchup tonight when the Bruins host a Blue Jackets team who have lost six out of their last seven.
St. Louis signed Colaiacovo pending a physical on Tuesday, he obviously passed that physical and has been signed to a one-year deal. Colaiacovo spent four seasons with the Blues (2008-12), which were the best years of his career (18G / 88A = 106P in 259 games)
