Mar 27, 2015

Ice Chips: Malkin likely to play Saturday

Evgeni Malkin says there's a "great chance" he could play Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes. Check in throughout the day for the very latest from around the NHL, including injury updates, roster moves, and other breaking news.

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Evgeni Malkin , The Canadian Press

Chicago Blackhawks

Joel Quenneville sounded optimistic when talking about Patrick Kane's recovery. Wouldn't surprise me if he cut a week or two off timetable.
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) March 27, 2015

Joel Quenneville said Patrick Kane "feels really good about where he's at" in recovery from broken collarbone. #Blackhawks
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) March 27, 2015

Dallas Stars

Activate Valeri Nichushkin from injured reserve. - Team Tweet

Nashville Predators

Recalled Kevin Fiala as an emergency call-up from Milwaukee (AHL). - Team Release

Pittsburgh Penguins

Evgeni Malkin said he feels good and if there's no pain or soreness tonight, there's a "great chance" he could play tomorrow.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) March 27, 2015

Ottawa Senators

Craig Anderson and Clark MacArthur will make the trip to Toronto Saturday. MacArthur is cleared to play. - Bruce Garrioch, Ottawa Sun

No Hammond out here. Anderson taking shots off the blocker. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) March 27, 2015

Pretty much every shot is at Anderson's blocker side. Driedger is on emergency recall. If Anderson is ready he has to go back. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) March 27, 2015

St. Louis Blues

Hitchcock confirms both Shattenkirk and Gunnarsson will be in the lineup tomorrow. More details coming to http://t.co/sIwPFVnLZq soon.
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 27, 2015

Despite back-to-back starts by Allen, Blues reaffirm that Elliott is the team's starter http://t.co/9M5Y9wuZbz" #stlblues
— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) March 27, 2015

Toronto Maple Leafs

Recalled T.J. Brennan from the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and sent Andrew MacWilliam and Greg McKegg back down. - Team Release

Phil Kessel and David Booth got into a brief altercation at practice Friday. The two had to be separated by teammates. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Nazem Kadri returns from his four-game suspension on Saturday, slated to play with Booth and Joffrey Lupul. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

James Reimer gets the start in goal against the Senators. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

There's a chance that both Trevor Smith and Zach Sill return to the lineup after sitting with injuries the past couple games. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Peter Horachek said this on Kessel, Tyler Bozak, and James van Riemsdyk ranking at the bottom of the league's - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Sam Carrick missed practice due to a family matter. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Practice Lines

Forwards

van Riemsdyk-Bozak-Kessel
Lupul-Kadri-Booth
Komarov-Smith-Panik
Lindstrom-Sill-Kozun

Defence

Brewer-Phaneuf
Gardiner-Rielly
Brennan-Erixon

Goalies

Reimer/Bernier

Injured: Robidas (shoulder), Polak (hernia), Holland (suspected right leg), Smith/Sill (undisclosed)

Washington Capitals

Assigned Dmitry Orlov to Hershey (AHL) for conditioning purposes. - Team Release

Capitals’ Tom Wilson fined for diving/embellishment. http://t.co/VsXhp2Rc46
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 27, 2015

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Ice Chips: Malkin likely to play Saturday

Evgeni Malkin says there's a "great chance" he could play Saturday against the Arizona Coyotes. Check in throughout the day for the very latest from around the NHL, including injury updates, roster moves, and other breaking news.