Ice Chips: Oilers' Kane (personal matter) out against Blue Jackets
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will not play Wednesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets due to personal matter, according to Oilers TV reporter Tony Brar.
Kane, 31, missed over a month after suffering a cut wrist on Nov. 8 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Kane returned to the Oilers lineup on Jan. 17 against the Seattle Kraken.
The Vancouver, BC., native has played in 17 games for the Oilers this season, scoring five goals and recording 13 points.
Ottawa Senators
Calgary Flames
Calgary Flames defenceman Chris Tanev was not at practice Wednesday and was later ruled out, according to TSN's Salim Valji.
The 33-year-old Toronto, Ont., native exited the Flames' past game against the Columbus Blue Jackets with an upper-body injury. Tanev logged 2:32 minutes of ice time before his exit.
Tanev has skated in 40 games for the Flames this season, tallying a goal and seven assists.
Montreal Canadiens
Following their 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, the Montreal Canadiens held an optional skate and provided the list of players who participated,
The Canadiens are back in action on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings.
New Jersey Devils
Ahead of the New Jersey Devils game against the Nashville Predators, team reporter Amanda Stein shared their lines:
Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken announced that goaltender Martin Jones will get the start against the Vancouver Canucks.
The 30-year-old North Vancouver, BC., native mas made 30 starts for the Kraken this season, posting a 22-6-3 record with a 2.84 GAA and a .894 save percentage and three shutouts.