Thompson (upper-body) will return to the lineup in Game 1.
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Thompson (upper-body) will not play in Game 4.
Thompson took part in the morning skate, but will not be available for Game 4. He remains day-to-day and could be available for Game 5 (if necessary).
Thompson (upper-body) will not play in Game 3; possible for Game 4.
Thompson missed the first two games of the series and he will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. He could be back in the lineup for Game 4 on Wednesday.
Ristolainen (illness) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday.
Ristolainen was held out of Wednesday’s game with an illness, but he is expected to be available for Friday’s contest vs. the Blackhawks. Ristolainen has three goals and one assist in his last three games.
Ristolainen is doubtful for Wednesday's game with an illness.
Simmonds (leg) will miss the rest of the regular season.
Simmonds was hit in the leg by a Mark Streit shot last night and hobbled off of the ice without putting any weight on his leg. Simmonds reportedly suffered a fracture left leg and will miss the rest of the regular season. Simmonds finishes the season with 28 goals and 22 assists (50 points) in 75 games.
Line Change
Glendening will play on the Red Wings top-line on Sunday.
Mike Babcock moved Glendening to the Red Wings first line with Pavel Datsyuk and Tomas Tatar on Saturday. It probably is not a permanent move, but he will start Sunday’s game there. He has 12 points (8G / 4A) in 63 games.
Call up / Send down
The Panthers have reassigned Garrett Wilson to San Antonio (AHL).
Wilson had four shots and minus-2 rating in two games during his recall. With Brandon Pirri returning to the lineup on Saturday, the Panthers had to return Wilson to the AHL.
Call up / Send down
The Panthers have recalled Garrett Wilson from San Antonio (AHL).
Wilson, 23, has scored 18 goals and 11 assists (29 points) in 53 games with San Antonio. He has no points in three career NHL games, all of which came last season.
Ristolainen will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
The Sabres will sit Ristolainen tonight vs. the Red Wings and he will be replaced by Andrej Meszaros. Ristolainen has one assist and a minus-5 rating in his last eight games.
Ristolainen returned to the Sabres lineup on Friday after missing two games with an illness.
Ristolainen was back paired with his usual partner Nikita Zadorov last night vs. the Panthers. He played 19:07 TOI and registered one shot in the 2-0 loss. The Sabres are back in action tonight in New York.
Ristolainen (illness) will not play on Wednesday.
Ristolainen took part in the Sabres morning skate, but will miss his second straight game with the flu. Look for him to be back on Friday vs. Florida.
Ristolainen (illness) will not play on Monday.
Ristolainen was left back in Buffalo so he will not be in the lineup tonight. He is listed as day-to-day.
Ristolainen left Saturday’s game with an illness and did not return.
There is an illness making its way around the Sabres locker room and it took Ristolainen victim last night. He is considered day-to-day.
Simmonds will skate on the Flyers top line on Saturday.
The Flyers tried Chris VandeVelde on the top line on Thursday, but will have Simmonds there to start the game tonight. Simmonds is a natural RW who will shift to the left side, but playing with Jakub Voracek and Claude Giroux should provide ample scoring chances for the big winger. Simmonds has cooled off after a hot start, but has six goals and three assists with a plus-10 rating in 13 games this season.
Couturier (illness) is on the ice for the Flyers morning skate.
Couturier was not on the ice on Wednesday because of a stomach virus, but he is back out there today and should play tonight. The young centre has recorded three goals and two assists (5 points) in 12 games this season.
Couturier did not practice on Wednesday because of a stomach virus.
The Flyers are in action on Thursday so monitor Couturier’s status during tomorrow’s morning skate. If he takes part, he should play, if not his status will be in doubt.
Simmonds (foot) will play in the Flyers season opener.
Simmonds will open the season on a line with Sean Couturier and Matt Read as he looks to build off of his career-year from a season ago. Simmonds had 29 goals and 31 assists and played a huge role on the Flyers PP, scoring 15 of his goals with the extra man. Despite starting on the third line, there is no doubt that he will be on the top PP unit.
Simmonds (lower-body) is on the ice for the Flyers morning skate; expected to play tonight.
Simmonds is on the ice for the third straight day, so there is a great chance that he will be in the lineup for the season opener after being injured last week. He is expected to skate with Sean Couturier and Matt Read.