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

Anaheim Ducks

Ryan Getzlaf has been named the NHL's First Star for December. - Team Twitter

Arizona Coyotes

Tyler Gaudet has been assigned to the Portland Pirates (AHL). - Team Twitter

David Schlemko has been placed on waivers. - Pierre LeBrun, TSN

Buffalo Sabres

Michal Neuvirth is likely to start. – Team Twitter

Tyler Myers skated today. - Team Twitter

Rasmus Ristolainen returns tonight. - Team Twitter

Calgary Flames

Johnny Gaudreau has been named NHL Rookie of the Month. - NHL PR

Carolina Hurricanes

Jeff Skinner is out tonight (flu-like symptoms). Jordan Staal is expected to play. - Team Twitter

Cam Ward is expected to start tonight. - Chip Alexander, Raleigh News and Observer

Chicago Blackhawks

Patrick Kane has been named the NHL's Second Star for December. - NHL PR

The team has recalled forward Teuvo Teravainen from the Rockford IceHogs (AHL). - Team Twitter

Columbus Blue Jackets

Sergei Bobrovsky was named the NHL's Third Star for December. - Team Release

Dallas Stars

Shawn Horcoff did not skate this morning. - Stars Inside Edge

Edmonton Oilers

The team has traded David Perron to Pittsburgh for Rob Klinkhammer and a 2015 first-round pick. - Darren Dreger, TSN

Benoit Pouliot skated in practice and it looks like he will play. - Tom Gazzola, Oilers TV

Leon Draisaitl will not play tonight. - Team Twitter

Ben Scrivens will be in goal. - Tom Gazzola, Oilers TV

Steve Pinizzotto has been assigned to the Oklahoma City Barons. - Team Twitter

Florida Panthers

The team has recalled Shane O'Brien from the San Antonio Rampage (AHL). - Team Twitter

Minnesota Wild

Brett Sutter is sick and probably won't play tonight. Tyler Graovac has been recalled. - Michael Russo, Star Tribune

Montreal Canadiens

Carey Price will start tonight. - Team Twitter

Manny Malholtra will be a healthy scratch tonight. - Montreal Gazette

Nashville Predators

Taylor Beck will not make the upcoming road trip (illness). - The Tennessean

New Jersey Devils

Martin Havlat, Patrik Elias, Michael Ryder (mumps) will be in the lineup. Steve Bernier (lower-body) will not.  – Team Twitter

Eric Gelinas (illness) will not play. No mumps symptoms yet. - Rich Chere, Star-Ledger

Joe Whitney has been assigned to the Albany Devils (AHL). - Team Twitter

Keith Kinkaid will start in net. - Twitter

Stefan Matteau has been assigned to the Albany Devils (AHL). Mike Sislo has been placed on waivers. - Team Twitter

New York Islanders

Jaroslav Halak will start in goal. - Team Twitter

New York Rangers

Marc Staal and Dan Boyle are both not at practice because they are taking personal days. Both are expected to play tomorrow. - Team Twitter

Ottawa Senators

Marc Methot will play with the Binghamton Senators (AHL) on a conditioning stint. - Team Twitter

Philadelphia Flyers

Luke Schenn will be a scratch tonight. - Tim Panaccio, CSN Philly

Pittsburgh Penguins

The team has acquired David Perron from Edmonton for Rob Klinkhammer and a 2015 first-round pick. Perron will not play tonight. - Darren Dreger, TSN

Blake Comeau, Pascal Dupius, Christian Ehrhoff, Patric Hornqvist, Olli Maatta, Paul Martin, Rob Scuderi and Scott Wilson all missed practice. – Team Twitter

Thomas Greiss will start tonight. - Pens Inside Scoop

Steve Downie will return tonight. - Team Twitter

St. Louis Blues

Carl Gunnarsson has been activated from injured reserve. - Team Twitter

Martin Brodeur will start in net. - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Toronto Maple Leafs

Jonathan Bernier will start in net. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Tyler Bozak, James van Riemsdyk and Mike Santorelli all skated today. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Nazem Kadri's status for tonight remains unknown. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Greg McKegg will play tonight. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Vancouver Canucks

Tom Sestito has been placed on waivers. - Team Twitter