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



Defenceman Simon Despres is battling the flu. He missed Wednesday's practice and if he isn't ready to go tonight versus the Canadiens, Clayton Stoner could draw into the lineup. - Orange County Register

Chicago Blackhawks

Marian Hossa may return from an apparent leg injury on Sunday against Detroit. "He's close," coach Joel Quenneville said. "After this road trip we expect him to consider the next game or so." That means Hossa isn't expected to play Wednesday at Detroit or Thursday in Boston. - Chicago Tribune

Dale Weise is still waiting for his work visa to be settled so that he can start playing for Chicago. Coach Quenneville is hoping that he will be able to join the team on Wednesday. "If not, Plan C: Boston," Quenneville added. - Chicago Tribune

Edmonton Oilers

The Oilers have sorely missed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (broken finger) the last 17 games, although he’s back practising with the team on their four-game road trip but won’t play for a couple more weeks. - Edmonton Sun

Montreal Canadiens

Projected lines vs. Ducks:

Forwards:

Pacioretty - Plekanec - Gallagher

Galchenyuk - McCarron - Eller

Mitchell - Daneault - Byron

Matteau - De la Rose - Andrighetto

Defencemen:

Markov - Subban

Emelin - Pateryn

Bartley - Barberio

Goaltenders:

Condon starting

Scrivens

Scratches:

Lessio, Brown

Ottawa Senators

Chris Driedger was recalled in an emergency basis. - TSN

Craig Anderson had further testing done on his lower-body injury sustained last night in the Blues game. Coach Dave Cameron said it doesn't appear to be that serious and it's more likely day-to-day. - TSN

Clarke MacArthur did not pass his baseline line test yesterday and is out at least another 2 weeks but doctors have assured him he will play at some point this season. - TSN

Game Notes

Maple Leafs (52P) at Capitals (96P) - 7PM

WSH is 2-0-0 vs TOR this season, SOW at home

WSH has won 5 straight at home vs TOR, outscoring them 18-7

WSH (46-12-4):

7-1-0 past 8GP at home, 7 of the games decided by 1G, 23/25 on PK

Backstrom (4A) 3 game assist streak

TOR (21-30-10):

3-10-0 past 13GP on the road, 4/45 on the PP

Rielly (2A) vs WSH this season

Blackhawks (83P) at Red Wings (75P) - 8PM

DET was 2-0-0 vs CHI last season

DET has won 2 straight at home vs CHI, 4GF in each game

DET (32-20-11):

won 3 straight, 6GA, 10/10 on PK

Tatar (1G, 2A) past 2GP

CHI (39-20-5):

4-1-0 past 5 road games (lost last), 15GA, 15/20 on PK

Kane (4G, 5A) past 7GP

Canadiens (65P) at Ducks (76P) - 10PM

ANA was 2-0-0 vs MTL last season, 1GA in each game

ANA has gone 3-0-2 at home vs MTL in shootout era

ANA (34-19-8):

won 8 straight, outscoring opponent 31-16, 13/29 on PP

Getzlaf (5G, 12A) 11 game PT streak

MTL (30-28-5):

1-6-0 past 7 road games, outscored 33-18, 5/20 on PP

Pacioretty (2G, 2A) 3 game PT streak