Michael Smith: Forward Derek Ryan returned from his upper-body injury last night.
Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho missed his first game with a concussion and lower-body injury.
On the Columbus Blue Jackets …
Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson was wearing full equipment at practice yesterday and was skating on an extra line with Brandon Dubinsky and Markus Hannikainen.
On the Dallas Stars …
Mark Stepneski: Forward Martin Hanzal is day-to-day now with a pulled muscle.