Richard Morin: The Arizona Coyotes have placed Nick Schmaltz on the IR with a lower-body injury. Defenseman Kevin Connauton is injured but coach Rick Tocchet didn’t give any details.
Richard Morin: Coyotes didn’t defenseman Alex Goligoski practiced after missing Wednesday’s game with flu-like symptoms.
Brandon Davidson activated
Stephen Whyno: The Chicago Blackhawks have activated defenseman Brandon Davidson off the IR.