Blackhawks star Connor Bedard grasped his right shoulder as he left the ice after Friday night's 3-2 loss to the Blues, and the team has ruled him out for Saturday's game against Detroit.
Victor Hedman's elbow surgery, set for Monday, is expected to sideline the Lightning's captain until February but could pave the way for the defenseman to play for Sweden at the upcoming Olympics in Milan.
The Oilers have finally addressed their multiple-season problem in goal by acquiring Penguins netminder Tristan Jarry. Edmonton dealt goalie Stuart Skinner, defenseman Brett Kulak and a 2029 second-round pick for Jarry and forward Sam Poulin.
Steven Stamkos rediscovered his scoring touch with a four-goal outing Thursday night, and it's no coincidence that the Nashville Predators' trajectory is suddenly pointing up.