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

 

Columbus Blue Jackets

It appears captain Nick Foligno, who was activated from the injured reserve on Wednesday after missing four games with a knee injury, is scheduled to return to the lineup Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. In other injury news, forward Josh Anderson will be sidelined for four weeks with a sprained knee. - The Columbus Dispatch

Boston Bruins

Forward Brian Gionta and defenceman Nick Holden will make their Bruins debut Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Dallas Stars 

Forward Martin Hanzal will be sidelined week-to-week with a back injury, according to head coach Ken Hitchcock. - The Athletic

Pittsburgh Penguins

Rookie winger Zach Aston-Reese is out "longer term" after suffering an upper-body injury during practice on Monday, according to head coach Mike Sullivan. The 23-year-old missed Wednesday’s practice with the injury. He has four goals and two assists over 10 games this season. - Trib Live

Ottawa Senators

Defenceman Mark Borowiecki was pulled from Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals after getting into a fight with Tom Wilson. According to head coach Guy Boucher, the move to take him out was just a precaution due to the fact Borowiecki has a history of concussions. “It’s a neck thing and we just didn't want to take a chance. It’s not a concussion, but we just want to make sure, with the history this year, that it’s not something that’s reoccurring. We just want to be cautious on that one," Boucher said. “He wanted to come back. It was us saying, ‘Let’s on hold on here.’ ” - Ottawa Citizen 

Tampa Bay Lightning

The team signed forward prospect Alex Barré-Boulet  to a three-year, entry-level contract. The 20-year-old has 49 goals and 55 assists over 57 games in the QMJHL this season. - Team Tweet