Carolina Hurricanes

Andrej Sekera was injured after blocking a shot in the final seconds of Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Head coach Bill Peters said his status was day-to-day, saying he hoped Sekera could return Sunday for the game against the Detroit Red Wings at PNC Arena. – News Observer

Chicago Blackhawks

Antti Raanta will start his second consecutive game in goal Friday against Montreal. The Canadiens, who are in the midst of a four-game trip, have dropped four of five overall. – Chicago Tribune

After originally thinking Patrick Sharp might be able to rejoin the Hawks this weekend, coach Joel Quenneville decided to wait just a little longer. "Likely, probably next week on the trip," Quenneville said Thursday after practice. "We want him to be more than ready. – Daily Herald Times

Minnesota Wild

Hea coach Mike Yeo said D Ryan Suter, the NHL’s biggest minute muncher the past two seasons who is suffering from the mumps, was feeling better Thursday and “I’m not even ready to rule him out” of Friday’s game against Anaheim. – Star Tribune

Montreal Canadiens

Michaël Bournival, who is creeping closer to a return from a shoulder injury, was sent to the American Hockey League’s Hamilton Bulldogs on Thursday. – Montreal Gazette

New York Islanders

Michael Grabner, who had yet to suit up this season following abdominal surgery, made his season debut Thursday. – Ottawa Sun

Toronto Maple Leafs

Leo Komarov was absent from practice again today. Yesterday was his first skate since suffering a concussion, but he remains out today and is all but assured of missing his third straight game tomorrow. - TSN

Waivers

Damien Brunner (Devils) and Kyle Chipchura (Coyotes) were placed on waivers. - NHL