Check in throughout the day for the very latest from around the NHL, including injury updates, roster moves, and other breaking news.

Arizona Coyotes

Centre Martin Hanzal is set to undergo surgery next week to repair a lingering issue with his back, and the procedure is likely to end Hanzal's season.

Centre Joe Vitale practiced Thursday and is a possibility to play Friday night against the Sharks, although Saturday's game against the Rangers is a more likely return. – Arizona Republic

Edmonton Oilers

Benoit Pouliot did practice but is not ready to return from his foot injury. He’s now shooting to return to the Oilers’ lineup for Saturday’s game against the host Ottawa Senators. – Edmonton Journal

Toronto Maple Leafs

Phil Kessel returned to the top line alongside James van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak at practice Friday. - TSN

Buffalo News

With Drew Stafford gone, Cody Hodgson appears poised to rejoin the lineup on a line with Brian Flynn and Marcus Foligno. He has been a healthy scratch the last two games and remains stuck on two goals for the season. – Buffalo News

Dallas Stars

Jhonas Enroth was acquired Wednesday from the Buffalo Sabres for Stars backup Anders Lindback, and although Enroth didn’t make it to Texas in time to practice Thursday, he could be in the lineup as soon as Saturday against Colorado.

LW Travis Moen (lower body) has missed five games but is cleared for play and could take some of Roussel’s minutes.

Tyler Seguin battled flu and missed practice Thursday but is expected to play Friday. – Dallas Morning News

Florida Panthers

Neither Brandon Pirri nor Willie Mitchell flew with the team for this short road trip.Pirri hurt his shoulder during his opening shift in Tuesday’s win over Anaheim with coach Gerard Gallant saying he’s out at least two weeks. – Miami Herald

Nashville Predators

Predators center Colin Wilson returned to the ice Thursday after suffering an upper-body injury during last Saturday's game against the New York Rangers.

Defenseman Mattias Ekholm, who has been sidelined with a lower-body injury, participated in the morning skate but did not play. He is still listed as day-to-day. – Tennessean

Philadelphia Flyers

Luke Schenn, who missed Tuesday's game as a late scratch with an "upper-body" injury, participated in a full practice and should be fine to play tonight.

Ron Hextall said Braydon Coburn is likely to return on Sunday or Tuesday. – Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News

Columbus Blue Jackets

Head coach Todd Richards said Blue Jackets goaltender Curtis McElhinney is slated to start against the Flyers. Richards had not decided on a starter for Saturday’s game at the New York Islanders. – Columbus Dispatch

Chicago Blackhawks

Defenseman Tim Erixon was announced as day-to-day with an undisclosed lower body injury. – Chicago Tribune