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Kings head coach Darryl Sutter says "our trainer thinks it’s either hamstring or groin-related. So it’s a muscle. Quick is obviously not going to play on this trip, so he might as well be home, and make sure we know what it is, and then go from there."

Quick has been sent back to Los Angeles and Martin Jones has been recalled from Manchester. Quick will be evaluated in L.A and then a timetable will be released.

Jonathan Quick
Jeff Carter has a broken foot.

There were unconfirmed reports that it was a broken foot but Darryl Sutter confirmed it today. A timetable for Carter's return was not given, but he has been ruled out for the remaining three games of their road trip. When a timeframe is released we will update Carter's status.

Jeff Carter
The Kings have placed Matt Greene on long-term injured reserve.

Greene was in injured in a contest against the Predators on November 2. The upper-body injury will keep him out of the Kings lineup for an extended period of time, but is unrelated to back surgery he had last season.

Matt Greene
The Los Angeles Kings have recalled Tanner Pearson from Manchester (AHL).

Pearson, 21, made his NHL debut in Game 3 of the second round series between Los Angeles and San Jose and appears to be capable of providing value to the Kings, who selected him with the final pick of the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft. In 15 games with Manchester this season, the 6-foot, 205 pound forward has recorded 11 points (7-4=11) in 15 games while taking 52 shots.

Tanner Pearson
The Los Angeles Kings have recalled Martin Jones from Manchester (AHL).

With Jonathan Quick injured and heading back to Los Angeles, Jones will meet the team in New York for tomorrow's contest vs. the Islanders. Jones is 9-2-2 with a 2.24 GAA and .927 SV% with Manchester.

Martin Jones
Rick Nash tells reporters he is "confident" symptoms are behind him and he is focused on improving his conditioning and returning to lineup.

Nash will travel with the Rangers to Montreal after he skates tomorrow morning. It is highly unlikely that he plays on Saturday or Sunday but he could rejoin the lineup next week. Continue to monitor this situation.

Rick Nash
Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said Handzus is still going to be out "for a while," which could mean a couple more weeks.

The Blackhawks continue to search for someone to fill their second line centre role. With Handzus missing the last eight games, Brandon Pirri has filled the role - he's posted one goal and three assists in that span.

Hansen skated with the Canucks for the first time since suffering an arm injury on October 22.

Hansen missed the last nine games but should return to the lineup shortly. His original timetable was 3-4 weeks and it has been 22 days so his return is just around the corner and could possibly play on Thursday. Hansen had two goals and two assists in 11 games.

Jannik Hansen
All signs are pointing towards Bobrovsky starting Thursday, but no confirmation.

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 Thursday when Columbus takes on the Bruins. His 2.84 GAA and .909 SV% do not have the look of a Vezina Trophy winner.

Sergei Bobrovsky
Berra gets the nod for the Flames on Thursday.

Berra surrendered three tallies on 35 shots in an OT loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. It would have been a blow out if it wasn't for Berra, he kept his team in it and they forced the extra frame. Thursday he faces the Stars who will be in their second game of a back-to-back.

Reto Berra
Hiller starts tomorrow for the Ducks.

Hiller missed his start on Thursday because of an illness but will get the nod this Thursday vs. Tampa Bay. The Lightning were able to win their first game without Steve Stamkos, but Anaheim is the NHL's top team, Hiller should make for a good start.

Jonas Hiller
Lehtonen faces the Oilers tonight.

Lehtonen allowed four goals on 30 shots in Saturday's loss to the Blackhawks. The loss broke a three game winning streak but was only his third regulation loss of the season. Since returning from his lower-body injury on October 24 he has won five of nine starts with a 2.35 GAA and .920 SV% - he should make fora solid start tonight vs. Edmonton.

Kari Lehtonen
Dubnyk starts for the Oilers.

Dubnyk was in tough on Sunday vs. Chicago and allowed five goals on 31 shots in the loss. He has now lost three straight with a 4.08 GAA and .874 SV%, something he will need to fix if he doesn't want to lose his job to the recently signed Ilya Bryzgalov. Dubnyk has a fairly tough matchup vs. the speedy Stars tonight.

Devan Dubnyk
Emery starts for the Flyers.

Emery allowed two goals on 24 shots in a loss to New Jersey last Thursday. After being expected to battle for the starting job at the start of the season, Emery is the clear number-2 in Philadelphia. He has a tough matchup tonight vs. Pittsburgh, making it hard to warrant him as a spot start option.

Ray Emery
Prust (shoulder) will play a least one game this weekend.

Prust has been out of the Canadiens lineup since October 19 and has missed the last 11 games. He will bring more physicality and grit to the Habs lineup. Prust had two goals and one assist in eight games before getting hurt. He will play in either Friday's game at Columbus or Saturday when the Candiens host the Rangers.

Brandon Prust

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