Joe Haggerty: Center Patrice Bergeron has been ruled out of Wednesday’s game as his lower-body injury “isn’t responding like we hoped” according to coach Bruce Cassidy. They are hopeful that Bergeron will be able to go this weekend.
On the New York Islanders …
Jim Baumbach: Islanders owner Jon Ledecky said that they would play at the Barclays Center next season. Added that they are focused on securing Belmont arena.
On the New York Rangers …
New York Rangers: The Rangers assign Filip Chytil to the AHL and release Andrew Desjardins from this PTO.