Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Jonathan Toews will be out for a couple games with an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated next week.
Scott Powers: Quenneville said that Toews suffered his injury during their last game.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Forward Jason Spezza will have his back evaluated in two weeks. Forward Brett Ritchie will return to the lineup tonight. Defenseman Marc Methot (hand) was able to fully participate in practice yesterday and could be ready to return tonight.