Check in throughout the day for the very latest from around the NHL, including injury updates, roster moves, and other breaking news.

Boston Bruins

Newly acquired forward Brett Connolly took a shot to the hand during practice and initial tests show it's broken. He was traded from Tampa Bay at Monday's trade deadline. - Aaron Ward, TSN

Buffalo Sabres

Sent F Mikhail Grigorenko to Rochester (AHL).

Head coach Ted Nolan announced that Chad Johnson will start in goal on Friday against Ottawa. - Team Twitter

Florida Panthers

Recalled G Dan Ellis from San Antonio (AHL) and G Sam Brittain from Cincinnati (ECHL). - Team Twitter

Head coach Gerard Gallant said that Ellis will start on Thursday against Dallas, and Roberto Luongo is day-to-day and his injury is not believed to be serious. - George Richards, Miami Herald

Montreal Canadiens

Projected lines vs. Ducks

Forward
Pacioretty - Desharnais - Gallagher
Galchenyuk - Plekanec - Weise
Eller - De la Rose - DSP
Prust - Flynn - Mitchell

Defence
Markov - Subban
Beaulieu - Gonchar
Gilbert - Petry

Goal
Price starting
Tokarski

Scratches
Parenteau, Malhotra, Weaver

Ottawa Senators

After originally saying that Craig Anderson would return to action tonight against Winnipeg, head coach Dave Cameron told media that Andrew Hammond would start instead. Colin Greening will play in place of Matt Puempel. - TSN

St. Louis Blues

Newly-acquired Blues Olli Jokinen and Robert Bortuzzo both skated at practice today. - Team Twitter