Prust's original timetable had him returning in late November, but a skate on November 4 is a positive sign he is on track to be back sooner. Prust has missed the Habs last seven games, we know he will be nearing a return when he skates with the team.
Briere has been out of the Canadiens lineup since October 19 with a concussion. According to TSN this is Briere's third diagnosed concussion, so the Habs will be playing it safe with Briere's return. He had one goal and two assists in eight games before being sidelined.
Moen was back on the ice with his teammates for the first time since suffering a facial fracture on October 26. The original timetable for his return was one week, so he could return tomorrow vs. St. Louis but consider him questionable.
Strait has missed the last five Isles games with an upper-body injury. With the IR move being retroactive to the 24th, he is eligible to return to the lineup whenever he is healthy.
Orlov, 22, registered two points (one goal, one assist) against the Norfolk Admirals (AHL) last night. He leads the Bears with eight points (two goals, six assists) this season. Orlov tallied an AHL career-high four points (one goal, three assists) on Oct. 19 in the Bears’ 4-0 win over the St. John’s IceCaps.
Almquist, 22, was drafted in the seventh round (210 overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He has no goals and seven assists in 10 games with the Griffins this season. Almquist has been recalled after Brendan Smith was placed on IR.
The Red WIngs announced that the injury will cost him at least a week, so the move to IR allows them to recall Adam Almquist. Smith has had a rough start to the season posting just one assist and a minus-7 rating in 11 games.
Ovechkin sat out both of the Capitals games this weekend with an injury he suffered last Monday. His return to practice is a positive sign that he will be ready to go tomorrow vs. the Islanders. Monitor his status prior to tomorrow's contest.
Crawford allowed one goal on 27 shots in a 5-1 win over the Jets on Saturday. He has won his last three straight starts while allowing a total of three goals. Crawford has a great matchup vs. the Flames and Reto Berra making his NHL debut.
Anderson waved to the crowd as he exited the ice, which is a good sign but it was a scary looking incident. He had allowed three goals on 36 shots before departing in overtime. Robin Lehner will take over as the Senators goalie should Anderson miss an extended period of time.
Blunden had no points and was a minus-2 in six games with the Habs.
The Blackhawks feasted on Chiarot in his NHL debut. He was a minus-3 in 10:47 TOI in the 5-1 loss.
Lehtonen allowed three goals on 29 shots in a loss to the Avs on Friday. He has a decent matchup vs. the Senators today.
Coyle returned on Friday after missing 12 games with a broken jaw, but is already day-to-day again. The Wild didn't specify what is ailing Coyle, but reports are that he is just 'banged up'. Carson McMillan who was called up this morning will enter the lineup.
Harding stopped 28 of 31 shots he faced in a win over the Habs on Friday. Harding has staked his claim to the Wild crease and should continue to start until he give coach Mike Yeo a reason not to. He has a great matchup vs. the Devils tonight.
Redmond had one goal and three assists in eight games with the Jets last season. He has one goal and one assist in two games with St. John's.
Berra spent last season with Biel in the Swiss-A league where he posted 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% in 49 games. In his first season in North America he is 4-3-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .908 SV% with Abbotsford (AHL). Tonight will mark his NHL debut and it comes vs. the reigning Stanley Cup Champions.
Berra spent last season with Biel in the Swiss-A league where he posted 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% in 49 games. In his first season in North America he is 4-3-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .908 SV% with Abbotsford (AHL). Tonight will mark his NHL debut and it comes vs. the reigning Stanley Cup Champions.
Merrill was the 38th overall pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He is a solid two-way defenseman, who is a great skater and puck distributor. Merrill had a strong pre-season and could have made the team out of camp, but was sent to Albany for seasoning. With Peter Harrold and Bryce Salvador on IR a spot has opened up for him. Merrill has two goals and five assists in 11 games with Albany.
Harrold has missed the last four games and has not played since October 22. He has no points and a minus-6 rating through nine games. Jon Merrill was recalled from Albany to fill-in for Harrold.
