Chris Hine: Both Jan Rutta and Cody Franson are hopeful that they can return on Thursday against the Stars.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Marc Methot (knee) practiced yesterday but coach Ken Hitchcock said that Methot is not close to returning.
Methot was expected to be out for four to six weeks – it’s just over four weeks now.
On the Los Angeles Kings …
Jon Rosen of the LA Kings Insider: Defenseman Christian Folin left last night’s game with an upper-body injury.