Mid-Afternoon Injury News

Here some injury tidbits that may be of interest to fans and poolies:

• Glen Murray (hip) made it through the morning skate in Buffalo and is expected to suit up for the Bruins for tonight's game.
• Samuel Pahlsson (abdomen) could play tonight when the Ducks face-off against the Devils at the Prudential Center.
• Jonathan Toews (knee) has been activated off the Blackhawks' injured list, and all signs point to his return on Sunday at Vancouver.
• It looks like Kyle McLaren (knee) will return to the Sharks lineup tonight.
• Sidney Crosby (ankle) practiced today with his teammates, but said "wishful thinking would be a couple more weeks."

For Illegal Curve, I'm Richard Pollock.

Mid-Afternoon Injury News

Just a couple of tidbits that may be of interest to fans and poolies:

• Marty Turco (sore neck) is not accompanying the Stars to Minnesota for their game against the Wild tonight.
• Ducks forward Samuel Pahlsson (abdominal inflamation) may return to the team's lineup either tonight in New York but more likely for tomorrow's game in New Jersey.
• Bruins forward Peter Schaeffer (shin contusion) is out for tomorrow night's game at Buffalo.
• Glen Murray (hip flexor) is expected to be a game-time decision for tomorrow night's game against the Sabres.
• Mark Parrish (concussion) is still not ready to return to the Wild lineup.
• Josh Harding (illness) most likely will not back up Niklas Backstrom tonight against Dallas.
• Dany Heatley (separated shoulder) is returning to the Senators lineup tonight when they take on the Panthers.

For Illegal Curve, I'm Richard Pollock.