Dec 19, 2014
Friday's Ice Chips: Crawford to return to Blackhawks' lineup; Mason injured
Check in throughout the day for the very latest from around the NHL, including injury updates, roster moves, and other breaking news.
TSN.ca Staff
Buffalo Sabres
Defenceman Mike Weber returned to practice after undergoing knee surgery last Friday. He's expected out another week. - Team Twitter
Chicago Blackhawks
Goaltender Corey Crawford is expected to return to action in one of the weekend's games, either Saturday at the Columbus Blue Jackets or home on Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs - Tracey Myers
Montreal Canadiens
Max Pacioretty rejoined the team on Friday after exiting Thursday night's game. Coach Michel Therrien called the forward day-to-day. - TSN.
Nashville Predators
Forward Viktor Stalberg has cleared waivers and will report to the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League - Team Twitter
New Jersey Devils
Defenceman Mark Fraser has cleared waivers and will stay at the Albany Devils of the American Hockey League. Goaltender Keith Kincaid will start in net on Friday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning - Team Twitter
New York Islanders
Defencemen Travis Hamonic and Johnny Boychuck have been activated from IR and could be available for Friday's game with the Detroit Red Wings - Team Twitter
Philadelphia Flyers
Goaltender Steve Mason was injured in a non-contact drill at practice and was helped off of the ice. - Randy Miller
Pittsburgh Penguins
Defenceman Oli Maata is the latest player to test positive for the mumps and remains in isolation. The tests for goaltender Thomas Greiss and defenceman Robert Bortuzzo came back negative - Team release
Tampa Bay Lightning
Goaltender Ben Bishop remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to get the start on Friday against the New Jersey Devils - Team release
Winnipeg Jets
Newly acquired defenceman Jay Harrison is expected to be in the line-up Friday against the Boston Bruins - Sara Orlesky