Thursday's Ice Chips: Devils' Jagr, Elias out against Leafs, Havlat on IR

New Jersey Devils

Jaromir Jagr (flu) and Patrik Elias (groin) will miss tonight's games against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jagr does not have a concussion after getting hit by Pittsburgh's Robert Bortuzzo Tuesday night. - Rich Chere, NJ.com

Head coach Petere DeBoer says Stephen Gionta, who left just minutes into the morning skate, remains a possibility to play. He suffered a foot injury on Tuesday. The Devils might call a player up from Albany today to help replace their injured players.

The team also placed forward Martin Havlat (lower body) on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 29. - Team Twitter

Buffalo Sabres

Jhonas Enroth is expected to get the start in net tonight. - Team Twitter

Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks defencemen Duncan Keith, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Johnny Oduya will play Friday night against the Montreal Canadiens. - Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune

Dallas Stars

Jussi Rynnas to get start tonight against the Red Wings. - Team Twitter

Assign goaltender Anders Lindback to American Hockey League. - Team Twitter

Minnesota Wild

Defenceman Ryan Suter has the mumps and is questionable for the Wild's game Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. - Team Twitter

Montreal Canadiens

Recall forward Drayson Bowman from the AHL Bulldogs.

New York Rangers

Defenceman Dan Boyle practiced today and says he feels "real good." - Team Twitter

Tanner Glass (mumps) skated today and will again tomorrow. He might be able to return Monday night against the Penguins. - Team Twitter

Ottawa Senators

Place defenceman Patrick Wiercioch (muscle strain) on the IR and activate defenceman Marc Methot. - Team Twitter

Pittsburgh Penguins

Marcel Goc told coach he's ready to play. Coaching staff has yet to make a decision. - Team Twitter

St. Louis Blues

Recall defenceman Patteri Lindbohm from the Chicago Wolves. - Team Twitter

Tampa Bay Lightning

Ben Bishop will likely get the start against the Buffalo Sabres. - Team Twitter

Toronto Maple Leafs

Leo Komarov will miss his second straight game tonight after getting hit by Alex Ovechkin Saturday night, but did skate for the first time since the incident Thursday morning. It's unclear when he'll return to the lineup. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Jonathan Bernier makes his seventh straight start in goal versus the Devils. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Daniel Winnik, who missed practice yesterday, is expected to play on Thursday. - Jonas Siegel, TSN

Vancouver Canucks

Eddie Lack will get the start in net tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins. - Team Twitter

Winnipeg Jets

Michael Hutchinson will get the start tomorrow vs the Colorado Avalanche. Defencman Zach Bogosian is out 4-6 weeks with a lower body injury. Defenceman Tobias Enström is out for the rest of the month with an upper body injury. Grant Clitsome is out two weeks with an upper body injury. - Brian Munz, TSN

Dustin Byfuglien will play defence tomorrow and will be paired with Ben Chiarot. Julien Brouillette was recalled from St. John's to help with the injuries. Bryan Little did not practice today, but will play tomorrow. - Brian Munz, TSN

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