Pat Steinberg: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich said he’d been playing through an undisclosed issue since January. He is going to rest instead of playing for the Czech Republic at the World Championships.
Svechnikov and Ferland not ready yet
Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Micheal Ferland weren’t able to go in Game 6 last night.
Girard still in a no-contact
Mike Chambers: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard was still in a no-contact jersey at practice yesterday.