Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward Craig Smith has a lower-body injury that “he tweaked something earlier in the week.”
Two to LTIR and one to IR for the Blackhawks
Charlie Roumeliotis: The Chicago Blackhawks have put forward Kirby Dach (wrist) and Jonathan Toews (medical issue) on the LTIR. Defenseman Brent Seabrook was put on the IR with a lower-back injury.
Mark Lazerus: Before the Blackhawks put Toews on the LTIR, they got as close to the salary cap ceiling as possible to help maximize their flexibility.