With Thomas Vanek returning to the lineup Friday night, Adam will be a healthy scratch again for the Sabres, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Vanek (upper body) will take the ice Friday night for the Sabres against Dallas, according to Mike Harrington of The Buffalo News.

Emery will be on the bench on Friday night as the Blackhawks go with Corey Crawford in goal against the Sharks, according to ESPN Chicago.

Boyle scored his fifth goal of the season in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against Tampa Bay.

Callahan scored a power-play goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime victory over Tampa Bay.

The Devils placed Carter (finger) on injured reserve Friday, the Bergen Record's Tom Gulitti reports.

Stepan notched a goal and an assist in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Tampa Bay.

Setoguchi scored a goal and had an assist in Thursday's loss to Vancouver. With the return of Mikko Koivu from a shoulder injury, he moved back to the top line with Koivu and Dany Heatley.

Bitz notched an assist while skating on the Canucks' top line in Thursday's win over the Wild.

Stoll left Thursday's game with an apparent undisclosed injury, the LA Kings Insider reports.

Bradley added an empty net goal in the Panthers 3-1 win over the Kings on Thursday night. The goal was his third of the season.

Matthias picked up two assists Thursday night in the Panthers' 3-1 win over the Kings. The effort snapped a three-game pointless streak for Matthias.

Bishop will be out seven-to-10 days because of an arm injury he sustained during practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Grachev, who was recalled from AHL Peoria in time for Thursday night's game, played 11:50 in St. Louis' shootout win over New Jersey. He had minimal impact with one shot and one hit in the game.

Tanguay had to leave Thursday's game after getting hit on the face with a puck in the first period, the Associated Press reports. Tanguay returned to the game, but then had to sit out the final minutes of regulation and in overtime.

Koivu (shoulder) was held scoreless Thursday night in his return to action in a loss against the Canucks.

Weise (foot) was scratched for Thursday's win over the Wild, the Associated Press reports.

Ballard was a late scratch for Thursday's game against the Wild with a neck injury, the Associated Press reports.

Sedin not only played through his foot injury Thursday, but scored a goal in the Canucks' win over the Wild. This despite not feeling well after warmups, the Associated Press reports.

Smith put a stop to 23 of 24 shots Thursday against Calgary for his fourth straight win -- with a little help from Shane Doan's overtime game-winner.

Irving stopped 33 of the first 34 shots that came his way, but No. 35 was Shane Doan's overtime winner as the Flames fell to Phoenix, 2-1.

Backstrom fared poorly Thursday against Vancouver, allowing four goals on just 19 shots.

Brodziak went minus-4 with one shot on goal and lost seven of eight face-offs in Thursday's loss to Vancouver.

Schneider made 22 saves on 24 shots Thursday against Minnesota for his fifth consecutive win.

Clemmensen stopped 22 of 23 shots Thursday to beat the Kings.

Bernier stopped all 11 shots he faced in the third period Thursday against the Panthers, but the Kings still took a 3-1 loss.

Quick was pulled before the third period of Thursday's game against Florida after allowing two goals on 11 shots.

Phillips scored twice -- once on the power play -- in Thursday's win over Nashville, his first two goals of the season in his 55th game.

Spezza scored twice and added an assist Thursday against Nashville, ending an eight-game goalless streak.

Rinne allowed four goals on 29 shots Thursday in a loss to the Senators.

Auld allowed three goals on 27 shots to defeat Nashville on Thursday, only his second win of the season.

Schenn scored for the fourth time in his last seven games Thursday in a win over Toronto.

Bobrovsky stopped 24 of 27 shots and got some offensive support Thursday in a 4-3 win over Toronto.

Nabokov saved 28 of 31 Thursday, but took a 4-2 loss to Montreal.

Benn opened the scoring Thursday against Columbus just 1:35 into the first period and sealed the win by scoring an empty-netter with one second remaining in the third.

Brassard assisted on both Columbus goals Thursday in a loss to Dallas, giving him five points in four games so far in February.

Sanford stopped 32 of 25 shots Thursday against the Stars, but was stuck with the loss.

Lehtonen bounced back from Tuesday's loss to hold the Blue Jackets to just two goals on 28 shots Thursday, his fourth win in five games.

Ovechkin notched a goal and an assist -- both on the power play -- and scored in the shootout Thursday against the Jets, but the Caps still lost in the skills competition. Despite the loss, he was named first star in his home arena.

Vokoun played well Thursday, stopping 25 of 27, but he allowed goals on both Winnipeg shootout attempts and was stuck with the loss.

Biron allowed three goals on 17 shots, but came away with a 4-3 overtime win Thursday against the Lightning.

Del Zotto picked up a pair of assists in Thursday's win over Tampa Bay.

Richards put the puck home with a diving shot in overtime Thursday to deliver a win over the Lightning.

Perron scored in Thursday's win over New Jersey, giving him three goals in the last two games.

Lecavalier scored a goal after banking a shot off Ryan Callahan's face in an OT loss to the Rangers on Thursday night.

Stamkos scored a goal and added an assist in an OT loss to the Rangers on Thursday night. The goal came on the power play.

Ladd notched his 12th assist of the year Thursday night in Washington, bringing the former first-round draft pick to 28 points in his 2011-2012 campaign.

Stewart scored a goal and had an assist Thursday night in St. Louis' shootout win over New Jersey.

Elliott stopped all 15 shots he faced as well as all three shootout attempts in relief of Jaroslav Halak in Thursday's win over New Jersey.

Wheeler recorded four shots in Thursday's win over Washington, also scoring in the game's deciding shootout.

D'Agostini (head) did not play in Thursday night's game against New Jersey.

Hedberg allowed three goals on 26 shots and stopped one of two shootout attempts in the 4-3 loss to St. Louis.

Pacioretty had a hat trick Thursday night in the Canadiens' 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Kane provided the first of two goals for the Jets in a late-game comeback effort Thursday that resulted in a shootout win over the Capitals.

Gomez scored his first goal in more than a year Thursday night in Montreal's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Garon made 27 saves in the Lightning's 4-3 OT loss to the Rangers on Thursday night.

Pavelec stopped 32 of 34 shots sent his way Thursday night in Washington. He also denied two of the three shots he faced in the game's deciding shootout, delivering an overtime win for the Jets.

Greene put up his second assist in three games, posting a helper in Thursday's shootout loss to St. Louis.

Lupul netted a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Toronto's loss to Philadelphia on Thursday night.

Price stopped 31 of 33 shots Thursday night in Montreal's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

Kovalchuk assisted on two of New Jersey's three goals in Thursday's shootout loss to St. Louis.

Kessel's point streak stands at four games and nine points (four goals, five assists) after setting up two goals in Thursday's loss to Philadelphia.

Byfuglien had by far his biggest game since returning from injury earlier this month, recording five shots on net, an assist, and a goal that forced the overtime period in Thursday's shootout win over the Capitals.

Bozak scored twice in Thursday's loss to the Flyers.

Henrique scored his first goal since returning from a minor groin strain in Thursday's shootout loss to St. Louis.

Reimer made 35 saves Thursday in a 4-3 loss to the Flyers.

Moen (personal) returned to the Canadiens in time to play Thursday night against the Islanders.

Mottau (concussion) has finally started skating, according to Newsday.

Fedotenko took a hard hit from Tampa Bay's Dominic Moore and is headed to the dressing room, the Rangers' Official Twitter reports.

Halak was pulled from Thursday's game against the Devils midway through the second period after allowing three goals on 12 shots.

Sedin (ankle) is on the ice for warmups Thursday night against the Wild, the Canucks' Official Twitter reports.

Hall (arm) is not in the lineup on Thursday night against the Rangers, the Lightning's Official Twitter reports.

Palushaj will be a healthy scratch against New York on Thursday night, TSN Radio's John Bartlett reports.

Johansen is a scratch for Thursday night's game against Dallas, the Blue Jackets' Official Twitter reports.

Jurcina will return from a two-game absence due to a lacerated elbow for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, according to Newsday.

Bergeron is not on the ice for warmups in Thursday night's game against the Rangers, the Tampa Tribune's Erik Erlendsson reports.

Carter has a non-displaced fracture in one of his fingers and will not play Thursday night against the Blues, Fire And Ice reports.

Zajac (Achilles) is still expected to miss another month of play, Tom Gulitti of the Bergen Record reports.

Crawford will get the start in goal Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports.

Bickel will give up his spot in the lineup to Steve Eminger, who is returning from a separated shoulder, the Rangers' official Twitter feed reports.

Biron will start Thursday's game against the Lightning, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.

Hecht (concussion) will have a neck procedure performed in an attempt to save his season, WGR 550 reports.

McGrattan is out with an upper-body injury, the Tennessean reports.

Varlamov will play Saturday at St. Louis, his first start in five games, the Denver Post reports.

Rinne will start in net for Nashville both Thursday in Ottawa and Saturday at Boston, TSN.ca reports.

Wellwood (flu) will miss Thursday's game against the Caps, the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Pavelec will start between the pipes for the Jets on Thursday night as they visit the Capitals, Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Stapleton (lower body) will not suit up Thursday in Washington, Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Sanford will start for the Blue Jackets on Thursday against the Stars, according to The Columbus Dispatch.

Lehtonen will start for the Stars on Thursday against the Blue Jackets, according to Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News.

Boyle (flu) missed practice Thursday as he continues to battle the flu, CSN's Brodie Brazil reports.

Staal (knee) took a stick to the mouth that required stitches Thursday, but should "be fine," according to coach Dan Bylsma, the Penguins' Web site reports.

Malone (upper body) won't play Thursday against the Rangers, Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Kennedy will miss approximately 4-6 weeks with a high ankle sprain, the Penguins' Web site reports.

Garon will start Thursday's game against the Rangers, according to the Lightning's Official site.

The Flyers have recalled Bacashihua from AHL Adirondack on an emergency basis,the team's official site reports.

The Stars recalled Pardy from a two-game conditioning assignment in the AHL, Dallas Stars' website reports.

Nabokov will start Thursday's game against Montreal, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.

Price will start Thursday's game against the Islanders, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports.

Frazee has been called up by the Devils, ESPN New York reports.

Weise (foot) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's tilt against the Wild, the Vancouver Province reports.

Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault doesn't expect Higgins (illness) to rejoin the team on the road, the Canucks' official site reports.

Minnesota has strong interest in Ruutu, but the price according to Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford is "real high" based on the amount of teams interested in him, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said he's not assuming Latendresse (concussion) will play again this season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said he's not assuming Bouchard (concussion) will play again this season, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Vanek, who suffered an upper-body injury Jan. 31, practiced Thursday and expects to be ready to play Friday against Dallas, The Buffalo News reports. "We'll see how it reacts today, but that's my goal," Vanek said.

Ortmeyer cleared waivers and was assigned to Houston of the AHL, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Stoner has been placed on injured reserve with some kind of leg injury around his hip, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Lee will draw back into Ottawa's lineup for the first time since he suffered a lower-body injury in a game against the Rangers on Jan. 12, reports TSN's Bren Wallace.

Sedin (ankle) felt good on the ice Thursday morning and is a game-time decision for the Canucks' evening contest against the Wild, the team's official site reports.

Koivu (shoulder) will suit up Thursday against the Canucks, Minneapolis Star Tribune writer Michael Russo reports.

Halak will start in goal against the Devils on Thursday, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

The Canucks have recalled Duco from AHL Chicago, the Vancouver Province reports.

Sedin (ankle) participated in Thursday morning's skate, the Vancouver Province reports.

Staal (knee) took an errant stick to the face during Thursday's practice and left the ice, according to the Penguins' Web site.

With six goals and 24 assists in 51 games, Suter is on pace for a career-high 48 points this season.

Cleary (knee) will miss this weekend's games against Anaheim on Friday and Philadelphia on Sunday, the Red Wings' Official site reports.

GM Ken Holland said that he is hoping to have Howard (finger) back in the next 7-10 days, the Red Wings' Official site reports.

Yip has just two points (1G, 1A) in five games since joining the Predators in January.

Bryzgalov is dealing with the flu, the Flyers' official site reports.

Backstrom (concussion) remains out indefinitely, Katie Carrera of The Washington Post reports. "I don't know when I will be able to play again," Backstrom said, "but I hope I will be ready for the playoffs."

Reimer will start in net for the Leafs on Thursday against the Flyers, according to James Mirtle of The Globe and Mail.

Backstrom will start Thursday against Vancouver, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Clemmensen will start Thursday's game against the Kings, George Richards of the Miami Herald reports.

Eminger is slated to return from a separated right shoulder Thursday against the Lightning, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

Biron was the first goalie off the ice after Thursday's skate, suggesting that he will start the Rangers' night game against the Lightning, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

Auld is slated to start Thursday's game against the Predators, James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

Over the last week, Miller has a 0.95 GAA and .969 SV%, making for the best five-game span in his NHL career, Ian Ott of the Sabres PR Department reports.

Vokoun is expected to make his third straight start Thursday against the Jets, csnwashington.com reports.

Knuble will be a healthy scratch Thursday against the Jets, Katie Carrera of The Washington Post reports.

Bobrovsky will start Thursday's game against Toronto, James Mirtle of The Globe and Mail reports.

Legwand is currently on pace for 55 points this season, which would be his best output since his career-high 63 points back in 2006-07.

van Riemsdyk (concussion) was not on the ice for Thursday's morning skate, Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Hedberg is expected to start Thursday's game against the Blues, according to Tom Gulitti of The Bergen Record.

Weber's assist during Tuesday's 4-3 OT loss to Vancouver was just his seventh point since the start of January - a 15-game stretch.

van Riemsdyk (concussion) could return to action Thursday against the Maple Leafs, Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News reports.

Hornqvist recorded an assist during Tuesday's 4-3 OT loss to the Canucks, giving him seven points (3G, 4A) in his last seven games.

The Lightning have sent Oberg back to AHL Norfolk, the team's official site reports.

Green (sports hernia) was on the ice for the third straight day Thursday, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.

Theodore (knee) won't face the Kings on Thursday, rds.ca reports.

Koivu (shoulder) is expected to play Thursday against Vancouver, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Wilson scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-3 OT loss to Vancouver, giving him six points in his last 10 games.

Varlamov will once again watch from the bench when the Avs take on the Hurricanes on Friday, the Denver Post reports.

Giguere will start Friday against the Hurricanes, the Denver Post reports.

Stoll registered a point for the first time in eight games with an assist in his last game.

Richards snapped an eight-game pointless streak with an assist in his last game.

Leblanc skated on the second line with Rene Bourque and Lars Eller during Wednesday's practice, Hockey Inside Out reports.

Pavelski scored during the second period of San Jose's 4-3 loss to Calgary on Wednesday night. The goal was his 20th of the season and marks the fourth straight year in which he's scored at least 20 goals.

Moen missed Wednesday's practice to be with his wife, who produced a baby girl Wednesday morning, Hockey Inside Out reports.

Diaz, who has been dealing with the flu, is expected to be active for Thursday night's game against the Islanders, the Montreal Gazette reports.

Jokinen scored a hat trick and added an assist in Calgary's 4-3 win over San Jose on Wednesday. He completed the hat trick in style by scoring the game winner at the 3:25 mark of the third period.

Blunden underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and will miss four-to-six weeks, the Montreal Gazette reports.

Ruutu got Carolina's night off to a good start when he scored the first goal of the game at the 17:57 mark of the first period, but Anaheim would go on to win 3-2 in overtime.

Markov (knee) was on the ice for about 40 minutes prior to the Canadiens' practice, pushing harder than he did Tuesday, the Montreal Gazette reports.

D'Agostini is listed as doubtful for Thursday night's game in New Jersey due to concussion symptoms, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Arnott (shoulder) is listed as out for Thursday night's game in New Jersey, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Boyle was a late scratch for Wednesday game against the Flames because of the flu, the Associated Press reports.

Brunette, who was out with an upper-body injury, returned to the ice on Tuesday night in the Blackhawks' loss to the Avalanche.

Sutton could be a trade target by the Blackhawks, according to the Daily Herald.

The Blackhawks might be interested in bringing back the Stars' Burish, according to the Daily Herald.

Hiller saved 31 of 33 shots, helping the Ducks defeat the Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime.

Perry scored the game winner in overtime, giving the Ducks a 3-2 victory over Carolina on Wednesday.

Koivu netted the Ducks' second goal of the game against Carolina on Wednesday.

Bonino scored the Ducks' opening goal in a 3-2 overtime victory over the Hurricanes on Wednesday.

Zetterberg scored his 10th goal of the year when he fired home an insurance goal at the 14:44 mark of the third period to give Detroit a 4-2 win over the Oilers on Wednesday night.

Briere (concussion) returned from a six-game absence Tuesday in the Flyers' loss to the Islanders.

Gagner scored an even strength and a power-play goal in Edmonton's 4-2 loss to Detroit on Wednesday.

Sekera logged two assists in Wednesday's 6-0 defeat of the Bruins.

Ennis had two assists in Wednesday's win over Boston.

Leino had two helpers as the Sabres downed the Bruins 6-0 on Wednesday night.

Martin has cooled off in February, with one assist in four games.

Malkin's team-leading 29th goal Tuesday gives him an NHL-best 62 points in 47 games.

Miller stopped 36 pucks on the way to his second shutout in three games as the Sabres silenced Boston 6-0 on Wednesday night.

Neal set a new career-high in goals scored with his 28th goal Tuesday night.

Pominville scored twice in Wednesday's 6-0 drilling of Boston.

Letang hasn't picked up a point in his last six games and holds a minus-5 rating over that period.

Jeffrey hopes to keep his spot at center after the Penguins get healthy, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Coach Dan Bylsma said Johnson could start "seven to 11" games during the remainder of the regular season, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Sedin (ankle) has been listed as day-to-day, though the specifics of his injury remain unclear, reports TSN's Darren Dreger.

Yandle is expected to play Thursday against the Flames after taking a puck to the knee Tuesday in Dallas, the Arizona Republic reports.

Schlemko has begun off-ice workouts after undergoing foot surgery, the Arizona Republic reports.

Zajac (Achilles) is being evaluated again by his doctor in Winnipeg, the Newark Star Ledger reports.

Sedin, who took a slap shot to his ankle area Tuesday, was sporting a walking boot Wednesday, the Vancouver Province reports.

Butler may get a look on the Sens' top line in the near future after skating with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek on Wednesday, TSN.ca reports.

Van Riemsdyk (concussion) acknowledged some improvement when he spoke to the media Tuesday, but he's still not ready to return to action, the Norristown Times-Herald reports.

Timonen was given a maintenance day Wednesday and did not participate in practice, TSN.ca reports.

Jagr was given a maintenance day Wednesday and did not participate in practice, TSN.ca reports.

Kelly is slated to center the Bruins' first line Wednesday against Buffalo between Milan Lucic and Rich Peverley, the Boston Globe reports.

Krejci is slated to center Benoit Pouliot and Jordan Caron on the Bruins' third line Wednesday against the Sabres, the Boston Globe reports.

The Canadiens have recalled Palushaj from AHL Hamilton, RDS.ca reports.

Weise, who received stitches after blocking a shot Tuesday, has a CT scan on tap, Canucks' official site reports.