Thompson was hit over the eye by a Mike Green slapshot Saturday.

EJ has mostly been a disappointment since joining the Avs so hopefully your fantasy team still isn't counting on the blueliner. If so, his condition will be reevaluated today.

Johansen projects to be a big part of Columbus' future but for now he's been relegated to third line duty.

Ellis only played one game during his call-up. He played 20:11, recorded no points and was a minus-1. He will return to the AHL where he has four goals and six assists in 24 games.

Ellis has two goals and four assists in 31 games with the Predators this season.

Thompson will be eligible to return to the lineup next Saturday against the Islanders.

Ellis was a healthy scratch in the Predators last game. He is the definition of an offensive-defenseman but he has had a hard time scoring this season. He had just two goals and four assists in 31 games.

With the Sharks trading Douglas Murray to the Pens today and Burns remaining upfront, Braun should take his place in the lineup tonight against the Ducks

Thompson has six goals and four assists in 30 games this season.

Johnson hasn't played since February 11th becuase of a concussion, but will return to the Avalanche blueline tonight when they take on the Blackhawks. Johnson had only recorded one assist in 11 games before getting injured. He is owned in 87.2% of ESPN leagues and could be worth a pickup if he is available.

With all the injuries to the Blue Jackets, Johansen has been recalled. He struggled at the start of the season only recording 2 A in 10 games. He had 33 PTS in 40 games including a +11 in the AHL so the talent is there, he just needs to translate it to the NHL.

This would be a big loss for the Avalanche as they are already banged up and Johnson is their #1 defenceman. Monitor his status going forward for a more detailed update.

Make sure to get Couturier out of your lineup. The Flyers lines will be updated after line rushes take place in warmups.

Simmonds wore a non-contact jersey in practice yesterday but has switched to a regular jersey today, which would indicate he is likely good to go for tomorrow. Monitor his status prior to game-time (1:00 P.M. EST)

Simmonds has missed the Flyers last two games with a concussion and isn't expected to be back for the weekend. Tye McGinn has taken his spot on the Flyers top line.

Johansen was playing pretty good minutes for a young player (15:11 AVG) but only registered 2 assists in the Blue Jackets first 10 games and was a -5. He will go down to the AHL for more development.

Simmonds (concussion) sat out the Flyers last game and will not play Tuesday and seems doubtful for Thursday.

Simmonds got hurt yesterday after getting elbowed in the face by Capitals D-man John Erskine. No word on how long he will be out but he won't play tonight. Make sure to get him out of your lineup.

Simmonds took an elbow to the head and was bleeding from the nose yesterday vs. the Capitals. He did not return to the game and sounds like he may not play in today's contest.

The Flyers can bring Laughton back as soon as the Oshawa Generals are eliminated from OHL contention.