Joe McDonald: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Noel Acciari could return to the lineup on Friday.
On the Dallas Stars …
Sean Shapiro: Coach Ken Hitchcock said that if Tyler Pitlick, Radek Faksa and Brett Ritchie don’t practice today, they are likely out Friday. If all three are out, they’ll likely need to call someone up.
On the Edmonton Oilers …
Mike Morreale: Oilers coach Todd McLellan said that Drake Caggiula blocked a shot (ankle area) on Tuesday and won’t be in the lineup tonight.