Keep updated on all the injury news and roster moves from around the NHL with daily Ice Chips.

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild announced Wednesday that defenceman Jonas Brodin will miss a minimum of four weeks due to a fractured finger he suffered Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils.

In 43 games this season with the Wild, Brodin has tallied 16 points.

 

Toronto Maple Leafs

Defenceman Frank Corrado will be in the lineup when the Maple Leafs host the Rangers Thursday because of the injury to Morgan Rielly.

Corrado who has only played in one game this season, will be paired with Connor Carrick. In his five seasons in the NHL, Corrado, 23, has appeared in 68 games. - Mark Masters, TSN

Montreal Canadiens

Injured Forward David Desharnais skated at practice Tuesday. Desharnais has missed 19 games since injuring his knee Dec. 6  in St. Louis. The Canadiens have set a timetable of 6-8 weeks for the 30-year-old's return. - Stu Cowan, Montreal Gazette

Defenceman Greg Pateryn, who broke his ankle in the same game, skated for the first time on Tuesday since his injury. Pateryn is expected to miss eight weeks. - Montreal Gazette

Winnipeg Jets

Rookie sensation Patrik Laine skated prior to the Jets morning skate Wednesday. It's still unknown how long the18-year-old will be out for, but this is significant first step in his return to the ice. - Brian Munz, TSN

Dallas Stars

Defenceman Johnny Oduya is considered day-to-day after suffering an undisclosed injury Tuesday against the Rangers. Oduya saw just 8:41 of ice time before leaving the game. - Dallas Morning News

Arizona Coyotes

Forward Ryan White is doubtful to play when the Coyotes take on the Winnipeg Jets Wednesday night. White has missed the last 10 games with a lower body injury. - Sarah McLellan, azcentral sports  

Boston Bruins

Winger Matt Beleskey will travel with the team to Detroit when they take on the Red Wings Wednesday, but it's not yet known if he'll be able to play. Beleskey has been sidelined since Dec. 3 with a knee injury. - Barbara Matson, Boston Globe

Colorado Avalanche

Los Angeles Kings

It appears that goalie Peter Budaj will get the start Wednesday when the Kings host the Sharks. 

San Jose Sharks

Forward Logan Couture will miss Wednesday's game versus the Kings due to illness. Couture battled through symptoms Monday against the Jets, but will not make the trip south to Los Angeles. - Kevin Kurz,  CSN Bay Area  

Melker Karlsson skated with the Sharks top line Wednesday morning as a result of the injury to Couture. - Kevin Kurz,  CSN Bay Area  

 

Game Notes

Worst Team SV% This Season

Team                           Sv%

Philadelphia Flyers      0.892

St. Louis Blues            0.892

Colorado Avalanche   0.895

Dallas Stars                 0.896

Winnipeg Jets              0.899

 

Highest GA/G This Season

Team                           GA/G

Colorado Avalanche   3.38

Arizona Coyotes         3.16

Dallas Stars                 3.13

Philadelphia Flyers      3.13

Winnipeg Jets              3.06

 

 

Coyotes (32P) at Jets (44P) - 730PM

Teams have split 2GP this season, both in ARZ. WPG 6-0-0 at home vs ARZ

WPG (20-23-4):

0-3-1 past 4GP, 19GA, 10/13 on PK

Scheifele (3G, 2A) last 4GP

ARZ (13-24-6):

lost 2 straight, 1GF, 1/8 on PP

Vrbata (1G, 3A) last 3GP

Penguins (59P) at Canadiens (60P) - 730PM

MTL is 1-0-1 vs PIT this season, 1-0-0 at home. PIT has won 3 of their past 4GP in MTL

MTL (27-12-6):

2-3-0 past 5GP, 20GA, 12/17 on PK

Pacioretty (1G, 1A) last 3GP

PIT (27-11-5):

lost 3 straight on the road, 15GA, 8/13 on PK

Crosby (1G, 4A) last 2GP, 12P shy of 1000 career

Bruins (51P) at Red Wings (44P) - 8PM

BOS 1-0-0 vs DET this season, shutout win in DET. BOS has won 4 of their past 5GP in DET

DET (19-19-6):

won 2 straight, 7GF, both at home, 1/8 on PP

Zetterberg (2G, 1A) last 3GP

BOS (23-19-5):

2-2-1 past 5GP, 15GF, 5/16 on PP

Marchand (7G, 5A) last 7GP

Panthers (48P) at Oilers (65P) - 930PM

Split 2GP last season, FLA winning in EDM. FLA has won 2 straight in EDM

EDM (24-15-7):

won 3 straight, 4GA, 8/9 on PK

McDavid (8A) last 7GP

FLA (20-18-8):

3-3-0 past 6GP, 13GF, 2/20 on PP

Trochek (5G, 4A) 5 game PT streak

Sharks (54P) at Kings (48P) - 1030PM

SJ is 2-1-1 vs LAK this season, 7GA, 7/11 on PK

LAK (22-18-4):

3-3-0 on home stand, 17GF, 4/18 on PP

Carter (2G, 5A) last 5GP

SJ (26-16-2):

2-3-0 past 5GP on the road, 13GF, 2/13 on PP

Burns (3G, 7A) last 6GP