Overview
- Head coach Craig Berube said Chris Tanev will be examined Wednesday, which will guide the next step in his return.
- Tanev has been skating in a red non‑contact jersey after the November 1 hit in Philadelphia and has logged eight games this season with two assists.
- There is still no timetable for Anthony Stolarz, who remains off the ice following his November 11 upper‑body injury.
- Joseph Woll is on injured reserve retroactive to December 4 with a lower‑body issue and is expected to miss about a week as he progresses.
- Dennis Hildeby has taken the starting role, stopping 33 of 34 shots in a shootout loss to Montreal, while Artur Akhtyamov was recalled from the Marlies for depth.