Here are a few quick injury updates ahead of tonight’s match-up against the Chicago Blackhawks. “Jason Garrison (lower body) and Tyler Johnson (lower body) did not practice and, obviously, will not play. Johnson skated before practice, and coach Jon Cooper said he is making progress. Cooper said there is no update on Steven Stamkos (knee surgery), who practiced but did not participate in power play drills.” [Tampa Bay Times]
All-Star defenseman Victor Hedman praises rookie blue-liner Jake Dotchin. "He's not afraid to get physical, stand up for his teammates. He's been real good in that department, and maybe that's the injection we needed on this team, a guy who has that kind of game.