New York Rangers
J.T. Miller (upper body) is day to day and will not play at the Utah Mammoth on Saturday (9 p.m. ET; Utah16, MSG). The forward and Rangers captain scored twice and played 20:33 in a 6-3 loss at the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. “We’ll take it as it comes … he’s a tough guy to replace,” New York coach Mike Sullivan said. Miller has 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 22 games this season.
Edmonton Oilers
Jake Walman will not play against the Florida Panthers on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, NHLN, SNW, CITY, SN360); the Oilers defenseman is day to day after he blocked a shot during a 2-1 overtime loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday. Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch said Walman could return next week.
Washington Capitals
Nic Dowd (upper body) participated in the morning skate Saturday but will miss his third straight game against the Lightning (7 p.m. ET; The Spot, MNMT). The Capitals forward was injured Nov. 17 against the Los Angeles Kings and remains day to day. Dowd has five points (one goal, four assists) in 19 games this season.
Montreal Canadiens
Jake Evans skated Saturday morning and will play against the Maple Leafs (7 p.m. ET; CBC, TVAS, SNE, SNO, SNP). The Canadiens forward sustained an undisclosed injury in the second period of an 8-4 loss to the Capitals on Friday when he was checked by Tom Wilson. Evans played one shift late in the second before leaving the game for good. He has six points (three goals, three assists in 20 games).
Buffalo Sabres
Zach Benson (lower body) could return against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday (1 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, NHLN, MSG-B, SN1). The Sabres forward has missed their past 10 games, having most recently played Oct. 30. Benson has eight assists in eight games.
