The Devils have placed Marcus Johansson (concussion) on IR.
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Minnesota Wild News
Johansson (concussion) will not play Thursday vs. Nashville.
Johansson left Tuesday’s game after being elbowed in the head and did not return.
Johansson took what looked to be a purposeful elbow to the head from Brad Marchand in the third period and had to be attended to by the training staff. Johansson did not return to the game and Marchand will have a hearing for the incident. Johansson likely won’t be available for Thursday’s game but could be ready after the All-Star break.
Bogosian is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a lower-body injury.
Bogosian was tangled up in practice on Wednesday and it is believed that he suffered an ankle injury that will cost him at least one month. Brendan Guhle was recalled earlier this week and now it looks like he’ll be here to stay while Bogosian is on the shelf.
Bogosian (leg) had to be helped off of the ice at Sabres practice on Wednesday.
Bogosian got tangled up with Evander Kane in Wednesday’s practice and had to be helped off of the ice, unable to put any pressure on his left leg. Bogosian has had a tough time with injuries during his career and it looks like he could miss more time this year.
Zuccarello (illness) will be back in the Rangers lineup on Sunday.
Zuccarello (illness) will be a game-time decision on Sunday.
Zuccarello (illness) will not be in the Rangers lineup on Saturday.
Zuccarello will come out of the Rangers lineup tonight due to an illness, so Vinnie Lettieri will draw back in against the Coyotes. Consider Zuccarello questionable for Sunday’s game.
Hartman (upper-body) says he will play on Sunday.
Hartman was a late scratch from Friday’s lineup but has back on the ice for the Blackhawks practice on Saturday and will play on Sunday. Hartman, who will skate on the second line with Patrick Kane, has seven goals and 12 assists (19 points) in 36 games this season.
Hartman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury; questionable for Sunday.
Hartman was a late scratch on Friday with an upper-body injury. The Blackhawks said that he didn't feel right at the morning skate so they held him out vs. the Golden Knights. Monitor Hartman's status heading into Sunday's game vs. the Oilers.
Line Change
Hinostroza is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
Johansson (ankle) will return to the Devils lineup on Thursday.
Johansson has been battling injuries all season-long, only appearing in 15 of the Devils’ first 33 games. Most recently he has missed the last four games with an ankle injury but will draw back in tonight. Johansson has four goals and three assists (seven points).
Johansson (ankle) is not expected to play Monday vs. Anaheim.
Johansson (ankle) is not expected to play Monday vs. Anaheim.
Spurgeon (groin) is expected to return to the Wild lineup on Sunday after a nine-game absence.
Spurgeon (groin) is not on the ice for warmups; won't return to the Wild lineup on Saturday.
Spurgeon (groin) will travel on the Wild’s upcoming four-game road trip.
Spurgeon will miss his eighth consecutive game tonight vs. the Maple Leafs but will travel on their four-game road trip starting Sunday in Chicago. Expect Spurgeon to return at some point during the trip.
Line Change
Hartman will draw back into the Blackhawks lineup on Tuesday.
Johansson is day-to-day with a bruised ankle; will not play on Tuesday.
Johansson left Saturday’s game in New York after blocking a shot and will come out of the lineup tonight vs. the Kings. With Johansson out, Drew Stafford is expected to draw back in up front.
Call up / Send down
Hinostroza has been recalled from Rockford (AHL) and will play on Friday.
Hinostroza has been great in Rockford this season, scoring nine goals with 13 assists (22 points) in 23 games. The 23-year-old has 14 points (6G/ 8A) in 56 career NHL games and will make his season debut tonight vs. the Sabres. The Blackhawks did not announce who he will replace in the lineup, but look for him to take Lance Bouma’ spot in the bottom-6.
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