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

 

Ottawa Senators

G Craig Anderson to start Saturday afternoon against New York Islanders. Anderson last played on Dec. 5 and has been on personal leave to be with his wife Nicholle while she goes through treatment for throat cancer.

G Andrew Hammond placed on waivers. - Brent Wallace, TSN
 

 

Montreal Canadiens

Brendan Gallagher (broken hand) may play Sunday against the Boston Bruins, but will definitely not be in the lineup against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. Gallagher has been out since Jan. 4 when he took a shot to the hand from Canadiens' defenceman Shea Weber.

Max Pacioretty skipped morning skate due to a virus. Update: Head coach Michel Therrien says the Canadiens' captain will be a game-time decision.

*Flynn - Danault - Radulov
Andrighetto - Plekanec -Shaw
Lehkonen - Galchenyuk - Byron
Carr - McCarron - Mitchell

Emelin - Weber
Markov - Petry
Beaulieu - Pateryn

Montoya starting
Price

Power play:
Andrighetto - Danault - Radulov
Weber - Markov

Shaw - Plekanec - Galchenyuk
Petry - Beaulieu

 

Winnipeg Jets

(The Canadian Press) — Defenceman Julian Melchiori was re-assigned by the Winnipeg Jets to their American Hockey League affiliate on Saturday.

Melchiori, 25, has played four games with Winnipeg this season and 31 games for the AHL's Manitoba Moose, with two goals and four assists with 16 penalty minutes.

The Jets selected Melchiori in the third round, 87th overall at the 2010 NHL Draft. Last season Melchiori played in 11 games with the Jets and 62 games with the Moose registering seven points (3G, 4A).

The native of Richmond Hill, Ont., is in his sixth professional season with the organization, seeing action in 16 career NHL games and 266 AHL games where he has totalled 38 points (8G, 30A).

 

Boston Bruins

F Peter Cehlarik, a recent call up from Providence, could find his way into Bruins lineup Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks.

“We’re tinkering with lines still,’’ interim head coach Bruce Cassidy said, as quoted by the Boston Globe. “There is a chance [he’ll play]. We’ll make that decision. Everyone’s healthy, other than [Austin] Czarnik, so it’s just a matter of what pieces fit best.’’ - Boston Globe

Bruins D Zdeno Chara practised Friday and is likely to be ready for a weekend back-to-back against the Canucks and Montreal Canadiens.

“It was good yesterday and a lot of progress from yesterday to today, so I should be good to go for tomorrow," Chara said. - Boston Globe

 

Buffalo Sabres

D Cody Franson (foot) was in a walking boot Friday and has been ruled out for weekend contests against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks.

“Franson blocked a shot in his foot and more evaluation for today,” coach Dan Bylsma said, as quoted by the Buffalo News. “He is not going to be playing tomorrow or Sunday.”

“He’s more than day-to-day at this point,” Bylsma said. “It’ll be through the weekend, then we’ll see on Monday."

F Zemgus Girgensons (full body) will also miss the entire weekend schedule while D Zach Bogosian (ribs) has been skating and the team is keeping a close eye on his progress and will see how he handles contact. - Buffalo News

 

Columbus Blue Jackets

Despite returning to practice on Thursday, D David Savard says he is not ready to return after suffering from back spasms.

"We'll see how it goes in the next couple days," Savard said, as quoted by the Columbus Dispatch. "I'll jump back into the battle drills and see how it reacts and go from there. Just trying to get back in shape a little bit." - Columbus Dispatch

 

Detroit Red Wings

G Jimmy Howard was recalled from a conditioning stint with Grand Rapids and D Jonathan Ericsson (wrist) was placed on long-term injured reserve. Ericsson will miss up to 12 weeks while Howard hasn't placed since spraining his MCL on Dec. 20. - MLive

 

Philadelphia Flyers

F Jordan Weal has been called up from AHL's Phantoms to replace injured Travis Konecny. - Philadelphia Inquirer

D Michael Del Zotto (ankle) is targeting Wednesday's game against Calgary Flames for a return. He suffered the injury against the New Jersey Devils on Jan. 21. - Philadelphia Courier-Post

 

Pittsburgh Penguins

F Bryan Rust (arm) will not play Saturday against Arizona Coyotes, however F Evgeni Malkin was optimistic about return to the lineup after suffering an undisclosed injury.

“It’s tough to say right now, but there’s a good chance,” Malkin said, as qupted by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “I feel good today, and we’ll see what’s going on tomorrow morning. … I’m not saying 100 percent, but there’s a good chance I play.” - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

 

San Jose Sharks

F Kevin Labanc and D Tim Heed recalled, F Ryan Carpenter and D Joakim Ryan reassigned. - CSN